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Dr. Jacqueline Ryan Vickery

Researcher, Educator, Consultant

Bridging Research and Real-World Impact

 

With a Ph.D. in Media Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and 12 years as a tenured professor at an R1 university, I combine academic rigor with practical expertise to drive meaningful change. My work focuses on media literacy, youth advocacy, digital equity, and curriculum development, bridging the gap between research and real-world impact. By collaborating with diverse organizations and communities, I help develop programs and strategies that are both evidence-based and community-driven, ensuring lasting, measurable outcomes.

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When I’m not working, I spend my time in a dark room on a bike going nowhere, fanatically watching college sports, (Boomer Sooner!), hiking & cycling in whatever parks I can find, traveling the globe with my favorite people, or juggling too many books at once while pretending I know how to cook better than I actually do.

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Working With the Best Clients and Partners

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Publications

I’ve authored more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and three books, focusing on youth, media literacy, digital equity, and social justice. My research has been cited more than 900 times, influencing both academic scholarship and real-world practices in education, media policy, and youth advocacy. Beyond academic publishing, I’ve contributed to policy recommendations, written blogs and online articles, co-produced podcasts and documentaries, and authored white papers that translate complex research into accessible, actionable insights.

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Youth Media Lab

As the co-founder of the Youth Media Lab in Denton, Texas, I designed and led a pioneering initiative that empowered young people through media creation, digital literacy, and civic engagement. The Lab provided a platform for youth to amplify their voices, explore their identities, and develop critical media skills, fostering both creativity and responsible digital citizenship.

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Our mission was to help young people use media to imagine and create more inclusive, just, and sustainable communities. To support this vision, I secured over $100,000 in funding, including from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), enabling us to produce 7-10 youth-led media projects annually and serve 15-25 participants each year. We utilized a near-peer mentorship model that emphasized collaborative teaching and leadership development, while building strong community partnerships through public screenings and outreach events that fostered dialogue around youth media and civic issues.

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