Mansi Shah is a PhD candidate specializing in health communication, digital media, and advertising. Her work focuses on how marginalized communities navigate stigma and access health information in digital spaces. She integrates theories from social psychology, media studies, and public health to explore the role of technology and culture in shaping inclusive communication.
Mansi’s research has been published in Journal of Health Communication, Prevention Science, and Journal of American College Health. She employs a range of methods, including computational analysis, quantitative analysis, and qualitative inquiry with a strong emphasis on ecological validity. Her ongoing projects explore bias in medical records, health discourse on social media platforms like Reddit, and the role of humor in reducing mental health stigma.
As an instructor, she is committed to fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments that bridge theory and practice. At UT, she teaches Advertising and Pop Culture, where she incorporate diverse perspectives, media literacy, and real-world applications. Her teaching emphasizes ethical communication, strategic creativity, and the use of digital tools such as Qualtrics, Google Trends, and LinkedIn Analytics.
Email: mansi.shah@utexas.edu
EDUCATION HISTORY
Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration, Galloway School of Business, Lamar University
Master of Business Administration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Business Administration, South Gujarat University