Kylie Friday

Bio
Kylie Friday is an M.A. student in the Department of Communication at Clemson University. Her research focuses on health communication, with an emphasis on medical mistrust and tailored messaging for historically marginalized communities. Her thesis examines how narrative-based interventions can address medical mistrust among women.
Awards
2026 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Clemson University 2026 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year, Department of Communication, Clemson University
Research Areas
Health communication Narrative persuasion Medical mistrust