Emilia Ruzicka (they/them)

data journalist

researcher

producer

storyteller

I currently live in Charlottesville, VA where I am pursuing a master's degree in media, culture, and technology with a certificate in digital humanities at University of Virginia (UVA). When I finish my master's, I will be joining the UVA School of Data Science for a PhD. Alongside my studies, I write for Nightingale and freelance whenever an interesting project arises.

At UVA, I am a graduate research assistant in the Sloane Lab, run by Dr. Mona Sloane, where I spearhead research concerning the role of data and artificial intelligence tools in the professional practice of journalism. I also conduct projects under the mentorship of Dr. Aaron Martin concerning data governance and digital risk. Broadly, my academic research interests include data infrastructure, data ethics, data governance, and data journalism, with a particular interest in integrating perspectives from queer theory and critical access studies.

If you're curious about my work, explore the selection of highlights below. A comprehensive list of all of my previous works can be found in my digital archive. The best way to keep up with my current work is to follow my blog.

Sometimes I talk about my work and people say things about it. Check out all my previous speaking engagements and media mentions, including conferences, awards, and professional memberships, on my media page.

Want to work together? Have something you want to share? Feel like grabbing a chai and chatting about the USPS, ethics and accessibility, or bees? Email me at go2emiliaruz@gmail.com or find me on Twitter, Insta, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, or Mastodon.

Highlights

"Chapter Eleven: Practical Tactics for Gender Inclusivity in Data Reporting" in Do No Harm Guide: Crafting Equitable Data Narratives