Amy May

Amy May , PhD is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at the University of Alaska Troth Yeddha'. She remains committed to understanding how messages related to science and health are created, distributed, and received by target audiences. From developing a text messaging system for low income pregnant to understanding the impact of parental disclosure of HIV on children, Dr. May is committed to using communication as a tool to promote health and wellness. Additionally, Dr. May maintains an active research agenda related to challenging existing power structures across contexts. She has served as co-editor for three edited volumes, including (2023), (2022), and (2020). Her research is available for review in , and ORCID: 0000-0003-2108-7013

Publications

Exploring Communication Practices of Influencers on Commerce-Focused Social Media: Whatnot
Exploring Communication Practices of Influencers on Commerce-Focused Social Media: Whatnot
Victoria McDermott, Amy May, Olivia Truban. © 2024. 23 pages.
Social commerce sites continue to rise in popularity due in large part to their ability to integrate content creation and selling. Platforms like Whatnot provide new avenues for...