Kimberlee Gillis-Bridges

Kimberlee Gillis-Bridges is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Computer-Integrated Courses (CIC) Program in the Department of English at the University of Washington. She holds a B.A. from the University of California, Davis (1988) and an M.A. from the University of Washington (1990). Her work bridges film studies, literature, and pedagogical innovation, focusing on how race, gender, and national identity are constructed through cinematic and literary texts. She integrates technology into humanities education to enhance critical thinking and disciplinary writing skills.

• Professional Affiliations: American Studies Association, Modern Language Association, National Council of Teachers of English, Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association, Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (Campus Coordinator since 2001), Society for Cinema and Media Studies, Society for the Study of Multiethnic Literature of the US.

Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary writing, the role of technology in pedagogy, and the intersection of U.S. cinema with cultural ideologies. As CIC Director, she advocates for innovative technology integration in humanities curricula. She received the 2017 English Department Outstanding Teaching Award.