Media Psychologist
Media Psychologist
Looking for new
challenges and
opportunities to make a
difference in education.
One student at a time.
About me
Cory A. Logston, Ph.D.
Media Psychology
Looking for new
challenges and
opportunities to make a
difference in equitable
education.
About me
Innovative media psychologist with a Ph.D. in Psychology (Media focus, April 2025) and a passion for advancing civil liberties and equity through immersive learning, digital literacy, and culturally informed advocacy. Proven experience in public education, research, and virtual reality production for social justice. Adept in qualitative and quantitative research, community engagement, and translating complex issues into accessible, actionable campaigns. My mission is to challenge systemic inequality through inclusive education and strategic organizing.
Summary of Qualifications
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Media Psychology & Technology for Social Change
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Intersectional Justice & Implicit Bias Reduction
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Community-Based Research & Advocacy
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Immersive Learning (VR/AR) for Civil Rights Education
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Media Literacy & Public Awareness Campaigns
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Ethics, Technology, and Cultural Competency
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Grant Writing & Nonprofit Program Development
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Public Speaking & Community Engagement
Education
Graduation April, 2025
Fielding Graduate University
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Focus, Media
Santa Barbara, CA
Avila University​
Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Theater​
Kansas City, MO
Professional & Education Experience
Founder & Executive Producer
Immersive Reality for Education and Research (Nonprofit)
2022–Present
Produce immersive virtual reality experiences that address systemic injustice, cultural empathy, and social equity.
Lead grant development, stakeholder outreach, and programmatic strategy for public education and civil rights awareness.
Developed VR simulations, including a Rosa Parks experience and initiatives tied to racial bias, media literacy, and digital equity.
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Set Designer & Art Director
Cory Logston Designs, Los Angeles, CA & National Markets
Creative leadership designing sets and environments for high-profile commercial campaigns, film, and branded media.
Directed multidisciplinary crews, managed large-scale budgets and logistics.
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Adjunct Faculty
Kansas City Art Institute
Taught courses in Production Design, Costume History, and Dress in Society & Culture, emphasizing visual storytelling's psychological and cultural dimensions.
Guided student research projects focused on representation, identity, and media influence.
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Co-Creator, Researcher, and Instructor
TechEnlight Nigeria: Bridging the Digital Divide
Developed and delivered digital literacy training to teachers in underserved Nigerian communities.
Co-authored academic work addressing global disparities in tech access and education.
Integrated culturally responsive design into media instruction to support equity in learning environments.
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Alimigbe, F., & Logston, C. (2024). TechEnlight: Empowering Teachers to Address the Digital Literacy Gap in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. A presentation: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Reno, NV.
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Logston, C. A., (2024, October). Immersive Learning Through Virtual/Augmented Reality in Creating New Trajectories in Adult Education. A presentation: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Reno, NV.
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Logston, C.A., (2024, August). Psychological Explorations in Virtual Reality: Unraveling Empathy and Implicit Bias. American Psychological Association (APA). Seattle, Washington.
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Guest Lecturer (2024, February). EDAC 698 Graduate Seminar course, Immersive Learning. Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
Logston, C. A., (2023, October). Immersive learning to promote cultural competence in community education. A presentation: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Lexington, KY.
Logston, C. A., (2022, October). Virtual reality as a learning experience to reduce implicit racial bias. A presentation: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Logston, C. A., (2022, April). Virtual reality as a catalyst to induce a perspective transformation and reduce implicit racial bias. A presentation Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE). Seattle, Washington.
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Logston, C. A., (2022, March). Workshop speaker, Current Leading Edge Research. Butte College, Safe Place, California.
Logston, C. A., (2021, May). Podcast. We the Educators. Speaker Media Literacy for Parents.
Presentations
Publications
Logston, C. (2022). Virtual Reality as a Transformative Learning Experience to Reduce Implicit Racial Bias. AAACE, Milwaukee, WI.
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Alimigbe, F., & Logston, C. (2024). TechEnlight: Empowering Teachers to Address the Digital Literacy Gap in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. CIAE.
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Logston, C. (2025). The Effects of Historical Empathy and Transformative Learning on Implicit Bias in a VR Experience. [Doctoral dissertation, Fielding Graduate University]. ProQuest.
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Logston, C. (2025). Compassionate Leadership. In Nice to meet you (Eds.), pp. 3-8. IngramSpark.
Awards & Certifications
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Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education – Fellowship Recipient, Fielding Graduate University, 2023–Present
Selected for a research fellowship supporting projects at the intersection of equity, civic engagement, and educational innovation.
Project: A Rosa Parks Virtual Reality Experience. Designed and produced an immersive educational tool exploring historical empathy and civil rights to reduce implicit bias. Engaged in interdisciplinary leadership development focusing on democratizing access to learning and social justice narratives.
Presented findings at national conferences; integrated results into public outreach and community-based education initiatives.
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Grant Writing Certification (2021)
CITI Human Research Certified (Exp. 2026)
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association, Division 46 (Media & AI)
National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)
California Psychological Association, Division 6 (Social Justice)
American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)
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Community Involvement
Volunteer Educator – Spotlight Arts Center, ages 3–12
Kiwanis International – Fundraising and civic engagement for educational equity