Leslie Salgado

I am an emergent scholar in Communication, and Studies of Science & Technology. With a PhD in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Calgary, my research sits at the intersection of Responsible AI, policy, and science and technology communication. I examine how AI narratives shape policy, public understanding, and the broader structures of power that govern our digital lives — combining critical theory with digital methods to ask uncomfortable questions about technology and society.

Passionate about teaching, I bring that same critical lens to the classroom. I have taught and assisted courses on new media, rhetoric, digital storytelling, algorithms and communication, and I am committed to helping students develop the tools to both use and interrogate emerging technologies. Beyond academia, I write for public audiences and have contributed to with international organizations including UNESCO, OXFAM, and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence.

Alongside my scholarly work, I am an experienced communication strategist and designer. I translate complex research into clear, compelling visual and written communication — building interfaces, data visualizations, and editorial content that make ideas accessible without sacrificing rigour.