Dr. Evanthe 'Evie' L. Psarras

Evanthe Psarras has a PhD in Communication from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She teaches at various universities in Chicago and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses on media representation, digital communication, media ethics, interpersonal communication, mass media, and public speaking. Her research explores the socio-cultural implications of reality television and social media, digital labor, fandom and celebrity through a feminist lens. She has published research in top communication journals, most recently with New Media & Society and has provided expert interviews for Quartzy and the Chicago Tribune.

Sub-specialties:
Reality Television
Celebrity Culture
Fandom & Fan Cultures
Digital Media
Digital Cultures
Mass communication
Media Representation of race, class, & gender
Diversity & Inclusion efforts in Hollywood