Welcome to my page! I am an experienced social scientist, writer, and educator. In my social science research, I study how individuals and organizations communicate about health issues online, often at the intersection of politics and disability studies. I am a multi-methodological researcher with experience in qualitative, quantitative, and computational methods; data collection, management and analysis; scholarly writing; and project management. As an educator, I taught communication courses at The University of Alabama and Austin Peay State University. I entered academia following a career as a reporter and editor for the Leaf-Chronicle in Clarksville, Tennessee, and The Enterprise Ledger in Enterprise, Alabama, and currently write freelance features.
In my off-work time, I enjoy traveling, quilting, and coffee.
For questions or to discuss collaborations, please reach out by email at aritchart@gmail.com or connect via BlueSky.
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Amy