Kristy Roschke

Kristy Carver Roschke is an expert in media literacy and misinformation with extensive experience in journalism education and research.12 She holds a Ph.D. and Master's in Mass Communications from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.13

Career Highlights

• Executive Director: Recently appointed as the inaugural executive director of the McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies at Vanderbilt University, starting October 15, 2024.2
• Director: Led the News Co/Lab at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, focusing on advancing media literacy through journalism, education, and technology.13
• Managing Director: Served at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication from March 2018 to her recent appointment at Vanderbilt.1

Expertise and Contributions

• Specializes in media literacy, digital media, misinformation, and journalism trust.13
• Provided expert advice on misinformation and media literacy to organizations like Meta, the International Medical Corps, and the World Health Organization.23
• Co-designed a successful online media literacy course with over 3,000 participants.23
• Serves on the board of the National Association of Media Literacy Education.23

Academic Background

• Doctoral degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University (2012-2018).1
• Master's degree in Mass Communication with a focus on digital media from Arizona State University (2007-2010).1
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Public Relations from Arizona State University.1

Kristy Roschke's career spans over 15 years of teaching and mentoring young journalists, with a strong focus on media literacy and digital media education.1