Taylor Hourigan is currently a Research Scholar at Free the Facts and has been a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Assistant to the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland since August 2019. Taylor has prior experience as a Communications and Public Relations Intern at IMA Financial Group, Inc., as well as roles at Colorado State University, including Social Media and Public Relations Intern, College of Liberal Arts Advising Intern, Student Manager, and Student Tutor. Taylor holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Maryland, expected in 2025, a Master of Arts in Communication, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies.