Dr. Federica Fornaciari is a Full Professor and Academic Program Director of the Master’s in Strategic Communications at National University in San Diego. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication and was an NSF-funded IGERT Fellow in Electronic Security and Privacy. Her scholarship explores AI ethics, privacy, technology, and media representation. She is a published researcher, podcast guest, and advocate for responsible AI use and human-centered innovation in a rapidly evolving digital world.