Abby Killam

Denver, CO: November 2025

I presented not one, but two papers at the 111th National Communication Association (NCA) Convention. The first paper presentation examined how Justin Bieber’s self-presentation evolved throughout his career, exploring how personal narratives can transform identities and disrupt canonical ideologies. The second analyzed online metapragmatic discussions surrounding the use of voseo in Chiapas, Mexico, and Zulia, Venezuela, showing how localized language attitudes reflect broader sociopolitical tensions surrounding national and regional identities.

I was also honored to be selected for the Language & Social Interaction (LSI) Top Paper Panel, recognizing my paper as one of the top four submissions in the division.