Rukhsana Ahmed is an associate professor of communications and research associate at the Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities at the State University of New York’s University at Albany. Her research examines the role of communication, culture, media, and technology in shaping healthcare experiences and outcomes among marginalized populations and promoting organizational and social changes and innovations in local, national, and international health contexts. Ahmed is the chief editor of Health Communication of Frontiers in Communication. Recently, she co-edited the book Communication Research on Health Disparities and Coping Strategies in COVID-19 Related Crises (2024, Routledge). Ahmed was named a distinguished research fellow by the Easter Communication Association at its 115th annual convention.