Kayla Masterman is a Master of Public Administration student at American University and a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she earned a degree in Digital Journalism. She served as PEN America’s Digital Safety Intern during the 2025–26 academic year, supporting efforts to promote online safety and free expression
Kayla Masterman
Articles by Kayla Masterman
When a scholar is targeted, what should a university do?
A family scholar’s experience with harassment shows why universities need stronger systems to protect scholar safety and academic freedom.
What It’s Like To Get Placed On A Professor Watchlist
Like many others on watchlists, Dr. Cheung landed at the center of national media attention and a virulent online harassment campaign.