Dr. Mary Francoli

Biography

Mary Francoli is an Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University. With a Ph.D. in Political Science from Western University, her research interests span the interplay of digital media with politics and governance. Francoli has served as a Leverhulme Visiting Fellow at Royal Holloway, University of London, focusing on new media and internet politics. She has contributed significantly to the discourse on open government and open data and has authored several reports, including those evaluating Canada’s progress in open government initiatives. Francoli's scholarly work explores how digital media impacts citizen engagement, governance practices, and accessibility to information. Her publications include analyses of government transparency and the implications of digital technology in electoral contexts. Through extensive involvement in academic conferences and public discussions, she advocates for improved government-civil society interactions, enhancing policy communications via technology.

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