Sophia Noor Kiser (she/her), Ph.D., is a Senior Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute and a Roy H. Park Doctoral Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research interests include race, class, and gender; feminism and women’s studies, social media, psychology, body image, and objectification. In her dissertation, she uses a critical, intersectional lens to focus on evangelical Christian influencers and how their power is reflective of white feminism and white supremacy. Before pursuing her doctorate, she earned a master’s degree in Strategic Communication (also at UNC) and a bachelor’s in psychology from UC Berkeley. Originally from northern California, Sophia worked at Google and ABC News before going back to school. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and son.
GDI's State of Representation in Children's TV Report: 2025
The Geena Davis Institute’s State of Representation in Children’s TV Report: 2025 reveals critical insights on Representation in Media, driving inclusivity to inspire, validate, and engage young audiences
Monday, September 08, 2025
247 W 54th St. New York, NY 10019
Speaker:
Mounia Aram, Africa Council Chair