Kelly M. O'Donnell

Kelly M. O'Donnell is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on masculinity studies, media communication, Korean masculinity, and women's rights. She holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh (2023), an M.A. and B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

• Education: PhD University of Pittsburgh (2023), M.A./B.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Her research interests include analyzing toxic masculinity narratives, media representation of women, and intersections of gender with activism. Notable work includes studies on the 'Manosphere,' #ShoutYourAbortion campaigns, and Gillette's masculinity discourse.

Her publications explore incel violence dynamics, celebrity feminism, and pedagogical approaches to activism. She has presented at conferences like NCA, ECA, and RSA, focusing on topics like social movements, rhetorical strategies, and media ethics.

• Awards: Whittington Innovation Challenge (2021), NCA Law Division Top Paper (2021), Kenneth Burke Award (2018).

Teaching includes courses like Argument/Public Speaking and Mass Communication. She is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh's COMMRC (Communication Research Center) and actively engages in social media outreach.