Asher Lacho (they/them)
Research Assistant
Humanities Data Lab
I am an interdisciplinary PhD researcher in Communications and Media Studies at the University of Ottawa, examining how Queer kink communities build intimacy, identity, and consent across digital and physical spaces under conditions of stigma and algorithmic censorship. My work bridges media studies, anthropology, and digital humanities, combining ethnography, interviews, and AI-assisted analysis to trace how practices of care and accountability circulate online and offline. I also bring experience as a senior software engineer and product lead, with experience in conversational AI and ecommerce, which informs my critical approach to platform governance and the politics of visibility
Presenting at the following sessions
This session will provide members with an update on CRKN’s CFI-funded work and the next steps expected to begin in January 2027, including the current project funding context and how CRKN is positioning the project for long-term impact. It will also highlight CRKN’s collaboration with other CFI- and
Mozart/Chopin room
