Professor Dr. Lori Baptista

Biography

Lori D. Barcliff Baptista is a Professor of Instruction in the Department of Performance Studies at Northwestern University's School of Communication, serving as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs Advising. She teaches, researches, and publishes on global media, creative industries, social art practices, storytelling, ethnography, and experience-driven learning. Lori focuses on building collaborative relationships with visual and performing artists, museums, cultural centers, and theatre companies, particularly with initiatives involving formerly incarcerated women. She is known for her community-curated exhibitions and documentary film projects that delve into the intersections of culture and identity. Her administrative work encompasses student development and curricular initiatives within the Office of Undergraduate Programs Advising and the Office of External Programs, Internships, and Career Services (EPICS).

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