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Mia Moody-Ramirez is Professor and Chair of the Department of Journalism, Public Relations and New Media at Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences. Since joining Baylor in 2001, she has led significant departmental advancements while maintaining an active research profile in media studies. Her interdisciplinary work bridges journalism, critical race theory, and gender studies.
Research Focus: Moody-Ramirez specializes in media representations of marginalized groups, examining how intersectionality and image repair strategies manifest in news and PR contexts. Her scholarship addresses systemic biases in communication through frameworks like critical race theory.
Academic Leadership: As chair, she spearheaded ACEJMC re-accreditation, launched new curricula including a broadcast sequence, and significantly increased student success metrics. She holds affiliate appointments in Ethnic Studies and Women & Gender Studies, and leads diversity initiatives including the Arts & Sciences DEI Committee.
Awards & Honors:
- Cornelia Marschall Smith Professor of the Year (2020)
- Lionel C. Barrow Jr. Award for Diversity Research
- AEJMC Institute for Diverse Leadership Fellow
- Baylor Research Fellow & Newsmaker Award
Student Development: Advises Baylor's NABJ chapter since 2003, established an endowed scholarship for diverse journalism students, and created community programs like the ACE Baylor Links Digital Media initiative. Maintains 90-100% job placement rates for graduates.
Professional Engagement: President-Elect of AEJMC (2026), with extensive committee leadership. Active in community organizations including Western Area Links (social media chair) and Jack & Jill of America (past Waco chapter president).
