Researcher Spotlight: Meaghan McLeod Mozingo

Spotlight Cover of Meaghan's contributions to The Storymodelers

Meaghan joined Storymodelers in the fall of 2023. She holds a BFA in Studio Art, and MA in Humanities, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Instructional Design and Technology. Since joining Storymodelers, Meaghan has been involved in community-based participatory modeling, interdisciplinary research, and grant writing.As Meaghan progresses with her program and begins to look for her next steps, we wanted to take a moment to highlight what she added to the Storymodelers and share insights from him and his supervisors...

Supervisors' Reflections

Dr. Erika F. Frydenlund, Research Associate Professor, Virginia Modeling, Analysis, & Simulation Center, ODU

“Meaghan has been at VMASC in different roles for several years. Her integration with the Storymodelers two years ago introduced a whole new set of skillsets into our group. She joins her artistic skills with a passion for inclusive design and educational interventions. Beyond that, Meaghan is curious about literally everything. She has been a critical asset in everything from proposal development to stakeholder engagement to data collection and analysis. Her curiosity drives her to delve outside of her comfort zone and that fundamental aspect of who she is has helped her grow into the strong emerging scholar that she is today. ”

Dr. Krzysztof J. Rechowicz, Research Associate Professor, Center for Mission Engineering, ODU

"It’s hard to imagine our lab without Meaghan's curiosity, creativity, hard work, persistence, and ingenuity. In search of a solution, she transcends the boundaries of disciplines while embracing human-centered design. Her ability to integrate diverse perspectives fosters innovative approaches that address real-world challenges with empathy and precision.”

Peers' Reflections

Mel Miller-Felton, PhD Student, International Studies, ODU.

"Meaghan is a dynamic peer leader in The Storymodelers lab. She brings ideas off the page with her creative and innovative approach to research. Meaghan is also a champion and cheerleader for learning-consistently encouraging others to share their skills and ideas through an imaginative lens."

Meaghan’s Experience with The Storymodelers

Meaghan Mozingo, PhD Student, Instructional Design and Technology , Universidad del Norte, Colombia 

"Working with Storymodelers has been an incredible experience. Our team’s diverse educational backgrounds foster a rich environment for creativity and innovation. I truly appreciate the freedom and support from our supervisors to develop ideas for projects and grants. Not only are we working on active projects, but we are being prepared for careers in research. Working at Storymodelers has broadened my perspective of how research can be used to make a positive impact in communities and individuals."

Spotlight on Meaghan! 

Meaghan brings a one-of-a-kind energy to Storymodelers—blending creativity, curiosity, and a deep commitment to thoughtful, inclusive research. From diving into complex projects to championing collaboration and fresh ideas, she’s been a driving force behind so much of what we’ve been able to do together.

Her ability to connect dots across disciplines, all while keeping people at the heart of the work, continues to inspire everyone around her. We’re so lucky to have her on the team—and we’re excited to keep learning and growing alongside her!