Mike Barthel

Mike Barthel, PhD, has extensive experience in research and teaching within communication and media studies. Significant roles include serving as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Washington, where leadership in data collection and analysis was key, and later as an Editorial Assistant for the Journal of Communication. Barthel held positions as a Data Analyst at Elway Research and as a Senior Researcher at Pew Research Center, focusing on journalism, media, and civic engagement. Currently, as a User Experience Researcher at Meta, Barthel leads survey execution and insight generation that informs product leadership. Academic credentials include a BA from Oberlin College, an MA from Syracuse University, and a PhD in Communication from the University of Washington. Barthel also contributed as an instructor at The George Washington University.