Leila Bighash is an Assistant Professor of Communication. Her research program focuses on organizational processes in networks where information asymmetries are salient, often in online environments. In particular, she is interested in knowledge-sharing, expertise, visibility, and signaling. She examines a variety of contexts, including traditional organizations and social media / online communities. Her scholarly work can be found in journals including Communication Theory, the International Journal of Communication, Corporate Communications, and the Journal of Information Technology & Politics. Please see her Google Scholar page for updated information on publications. Leila received her Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Southern California.