Jessica Dawson
Ph.D., Associate Professor, Army Cyber Institute; Ph.D., Associate Professor, West Point, New War Research Consortium
2022
Jessica Dawson holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Duke University and is her research is focused on the digital disruption of social processes, with recent focus on microtargeting enabled manipulation of individual’s choices. Her research centers on the use of narratives around military service, for example narratives of soldiers’ sacrifice for the nation, to influence and change views of patriotism and freedom since the Vietnam War. She has advised military senior leaders about the threats to the force of online extremism.
To me, Eradicate Hate was the most important gathering of 2021 for those of us who work on issues related to domestic extremism and organized hate. The Summit uniquely combined a variety of perspectives, including experts, civil society representatives, politicians and policymakers, and the families and loved ones of victims. Eradicate Hate has the important mission of standing against the rising tide of hate and extremism in our society, and it’s an honor to be able to support this mission.
