Emily Contois

Emily Contois is an accomplished academic and professional with extensive experience in media studies, instructional design, and health promotion. At The University of Tulsa, Emily held roles as both Associate Professor and Assistant Professor of Media Studies from July 2018 to July 2023. Prior experience includes serving as an Instructional Design Assistant at Brown University School of Professional Studies, contributing to the design of online courses for various student demographics. As a Contributor for Zester Daily, Emily wrote articles exploring the intersections of food, culture, and health. Additional roles at Brown University included Conference Co-Producer for a key food studies conference and Research Associate focusing on environmental health education. Earlier in their career, Emily worked at Kaiser Permanente as a Worksite Wellness Project Manager, directing employee wellness initiatives and supporting wellness product implementation across multiple industries. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in American Studies from Brown University and a Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy from Boston University.