I am an academic, advocate, and mentor. I write a newsletter about the intersections of pop culture and mental health. There is always a reason I am drawn to a character or story, and I am always interested in those reasons. My writing is about the ways TV, movies, and other pop culture reflect and reshape their audience and our society. I am especially interested in the portrayal of mental illness and healthcare in the mainstream.
My educational background is in the arts, social sciences, and feminist studies.
Please browse my selected writing, speaking engagements, television recaps, and fashion posts for additional examples of my work.
Upcoming Events
- September 2025 The World of Hans Zimmer
- October 2025 NYCC
Recent Events
- August 2025 Candlelight Concert: Rings and Dragons
- July 2025 Summer Science Symposium
- July 2025 Connecticon
- June 2025 Tribeca Film Festival
- My Mom Jayne, documentary
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, third season premiere
- June 2025 AAUP Conference
- June 2025 Middletown PrideFest
- May 2025 Bear McCreary Themes & Variations Tour 2025
- April 2025 Defending Higher Education 2025 Conference
- October 2024 NYCC
- October 2024 AGLSP Annual Conference
- October 2024 Holding Hope Conference
- August 2024 Avril Lavigne Greatest Hits Tour
- July 2024 Connecticon
- May 2024 Ladies Con
- May 2024 Hatsune Miku Expo
- March 2024 Anime Boston
- March 2024 Olivia Benson Plaza
- February 2024 Democracy in Action
Contact Me: anika@manicpixiedust.com
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to chat about an opportunity. You can also find me on Bluesky and Instagram.