Clare O’Gara is a PhD student in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin — Madison.

Clare’s research explores digital cultures and the expression of the self online, especially as it manifests through user-generated cultural production, performance, and embodiment. Clare also studies micro-celebrity, queer/trans identity, and sports media.

A photo of Clare O'Gara. Clare is white, has short hair, and is wearing a blue button-down shirt. They are crossing their arms, smiling, and standing outside.