Kelly MacDonald

Kelly MacDonald is an Associate Lecturer in the Department of American Studies at UMass Boston. She specializes in interdisciplinary research spanning American popular culture, ethnic studies, and adult music fandom.

• Education: PhD in American Culture Studies/Popular Culture from Bowling Green State University

Her research bridges cultural studies and media analysis, focusing on contemporary fandom practices and their intersections with identity formation. While no specific publications or awards are listed in the provided text, her expertise is rooted in critical examinations of popular culture frameworks.