Megan Wood, Ph.D., is a professor of communication and media studies at Ohio Northern University, where her research and teaching focus on communicating across political and cultural divides. An advocate of transdisciplinary, collaborative, and issue-oriented inquiry, Megan has authored, co-authored, and presented dozens of articles, book chapters, reports, and training materials on the role of culture and identity in shaping interactions and transforming institutions. She is currently at work on a collaborative research project examining the linked crises of democracy and popular culture in the age of generative AI. As a consultant, Megan helps leaders and teams apply values-based storytelling, effective visual messaging, and audience-centered communication practices that build trust and inspire action.