Jessica Zacher Pandya

About the Author

Jessica Zacher Pandya is a distinguished scholar and educator whose work bridges the realms of literacy, digital media, and social justice. With a PhD in Language and Literacy from the University of California, Berkeley, she has dedicated her career to exploring how critical digital literacies empower marginalized communities to navigate and challenge power structures in the digital age. As a professor at Arizona State University, Pandya's research emphasizes intersectional approaches to education, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in fostering inclusive digital epistemologies. Her influential book, Critical Digital Literacies as Social Praxis: Intersections and Challenges (New Literacies and Digital Epistemologies), exemplifies her commitment to praxis-oriented scholarship that informs both theory and practice in contemporary literacy studies. Through her writing, Pandya advocates for equitable access to digital tools, inspiring educators and researchers worldwide to rethink literacy in a hyper-connected world.