Katherine Reilly

Katherine Reilly is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication, Simon Fraser University (SFU). She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Toronto, an MPPA in Public Policy focused on Developing Countries from Carleton University, and a BES in Environmental Studies with Economics from York University. Her research focuses on digital media, data governance, Latin American public policy, and civic participation in the datafied society.

Her work explores themes such as data colonialism, personal data literacy, and platform economics through projects like the Son Mis Datos citizen data audits. She teaches courses on data and society, emphasizing critical engagement with digital technologies' societal impacts. Recent research includes studies on datafication in Latin America, health platformization, and antimicrobial stewardship roles for veterinary technicians.

Reilly's publications span over two decades, addressing topics from ICT4D to open development and communicative sovereignty in Latin America. She has contributed to international dialogues on sustainable development governance and gender solidarity in global power shifts. No specific grants or awards are listed, but her extensive academic output reflects sustained engagement with digital transformation and equity.