Emilie Buckley

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Hi, I'm Emilie Buckley, a passionate digital strategist, media studies scholar, and educator based in Orlando, FL. My day job is as an academic librarian and English professor.

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Hi, I’m Emilie Buckley, a passionate digital strategist, media studies scholar, and educator based in Orlando, FL. My day job is as an academic librarian and English professor. I’m passionate about academic scholarship and am typically working on a few projects at a time, but I also enjoy journalism and editorial writing.

I enjoy exploring the intersections of AI, media, and culture, and sharing insights through public writing and conference presentations. I’m dedicated to making higher education and digital scholarship accessible and inclusive for all.

  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 2

Work experience· 5 roles

Non-Profit Organizational Consultant and Strategist · Florida Coalition of Higher Education in PrisonJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Developed and implemented a strategic planning document to improve organizational structure, outreach, and efficiency. Coordinated the efforts of twelve independent organizations across Florida under the coalition's umbrella. Conducted outreach to media outlets in Central Florida to ensure press coverage of achievements.

Peace and Justice Institute Campus Coordinator · University of Central Florida, Osceola Regional CampusDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Served as coordinator for PJI initiatives including organizing conferences such as Justice Week and Peace Week, from ideation to completion. Functioned as an advocate for students and college employees with administration at one of the country’s largest community colleges.

Regional Librarian · University of Central Florida, Osceola Regional CampusDec 2017 – Jul 2025 · 7 yrs 8 mos

Delivered comprehensive research support to Valencia College and UCF undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, ensuring access to high-quality academic resources. Served as an embedded librarian for UCF’s nursing program, providing specialized research assistance and instructional support in online Canvas courses. Collaborated across departments to design and implement strategic outreach initiatives, enhancing student engagement with library resources and services.

Faculty Librarian · Valencia College, Lake Nona CampusJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos
Research Assistant - Contractor · Self-Determination Theory InstituteDec 2015 – Jul 2025 · 9 yrs 8 mos

Education

Master of Mass Communication and Journalism · South Dakota State University2017 – 2022
Master of Library Science · Clarion University2011 – 2013
Bachelor of Arts · Governors State University2007 – 2010
PhD in Text and Technology · University of Central Florida2023 – 2027

Certifications and awards

Community Organizing for Social Justice2025
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Understanding Bias and Allyship in EDI2023
CITI Certification for Ethical Research2017 – 2023

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