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Lanie Presswood is a Temp Faculty Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University, where she teaches courses in communication, public speaking, and digital media. She holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Public Culture from Ohio University and brings interdisciplinary experience from her work at the intersection of journalism and higher education.
Education:
- PhD in Rhetoric and Public Culture, Ohio University (2017)
Her research explores the intersections of postfeminism, digital rhetoric, and popular culture, particularly how women use digital platforms like food blogs to reconfigure domestic expertise and public identity. Her work emphasizes how social media both empowers and constrains women as public communicators.
While no peer-reviewed journal articles are listed in the provided text, her scholarship includes a major monograph that critically engages with digital domesticity and feminist discourse in online spaces.
Professional Experience & Recognition:
- ACLS Public Fellow (two-year term)
- Faculty at Pace University, teaching across communication and media disciplines
Dr. Presswood has taught a wide range of courses including Introduction to Communication, Persuasive Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, and Communication in the Digital Age. Her pedagogical approach integrates theory and practice in media analysis and rhetorical criticism.
She previously worked at the intersection of journalism and higher education, advocating for public humanities through her fellowship. Currently based in Brooklyn, she continues to contribute to academic and public discourse on gender, media, and digital culture.
