People

We are in uncharted waters. Political intimidation threatens media practitioners worldwide, and disinformation campaigns destabilize public trust. The Center for Media at Risk offers the chance to strategize in response to threatening political conditions. Knowing how media practitioners work under authoritarian regimes and circumstances of creeping authoritarianism can help free/defend/empower/protect/save the media.

Faculty & Staff

Barbie Zelizer
Director
Emily Plowman
Center Coordinator
Zeyno Ustun
Postdoctoral Fellow
Joanna Birkner
Administrative Assistant
Richard Stupart
Postdoctoral Fellow

Center Steering Committee

Florence Madenga
Jeanna Sybert
Roopa Vasudevan
Muira McCammon
Azsanee Truss
Megan Genovese
Natacha Yazbeck
Louisa Lincoln
Farrah Rahaman
Sophie Maddocks