About
Franshelly M. Martínez-Ortiz is a PhD Candidate specializing in the intersection of misinformation, American political behavior and political psychology. She is interested on understanding how the legacy of political violence shapes contemporary political beliefs among non-white ethoracial groups in the US. Her work explores how marginalized communities interpret and engage with political messaging, particularly political misperceptions. She's also interested in topics on Afro-Latinidad. Prior to joining Ford School, Martínez-Ortiz obtained a B.A. in Political Science from University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras and a M.A. in Political Science from The Ohio State University. After obtaining her PhD, Martínez-Ortiz aims to pursue a career in academia and serve as a mentor for other first-generation scholars.
Fields of Study
- American Politics
- Public Opinion
- Race and Ethnicity
