Kari Nixon

About Kari Nixon

With a background spanning psychology, history, and social dynamics, Kari Nixon helps audiences navigate the complexities of cultural exchange, media literacy, and global trust-building. Originally a data scientist studying clinical psychology with a focus on psychometrics, Kari pivoted early in her career upon realizing that numbers alone couldn’t fully explain human behavior. She has since spent over a decade studying how society interprets emerging scientific and cultural information.

A former academic turned investigative journalist, Kari has written for CNN, HuffPost, and YES! Magazine and has been featured in numerous media outlets and podcasts as an expert on misinformation, public trust, and digital discourse. As a TikTok creator with 35,000 followers and engagement rates four times the platform average, she analyzes media trends and misinformation in real time, offering unique insights into how people engage with information in the digital age.

She speaks on a wide range of topics, including:

• Cultural Communication & Global Relations

  • Understanding cultural gaps between the U.S. and Europe (or Norway specifically)
  • How national narratives shape international relations
  • The role of media in cross-cultural misunderstandings
  • What Americans misunderstand about the world—and vice versa

• Misinformation, Social Media, and Narrative Framing

  • The science of communication in the digital age
  • Why facts don’t always change minds: a psychological and cultural approach
  • How misinformation thrives in different cultures and what we can do about it
  • The role of social media in shaping public perception

• Public Health, Ethics, and Crisis Communication

  • Lessons from past pandemics for future crisis communication
  • How public trust in science is built—and how it breaks
  • The psychology of public health resistance and vaccine hesitancy
  • Ethical storytelling in health and science communication

• Resilience, Medical Trauma, and Personal Trust-Building

  • Surviving Munchausen by proxy and the psychology of medical abuse
  • How personal crises shape public trust and resilience
  • Rebuilding identity after misinformation or trauma

Fluent in both English and Norwegian, Kari offers talks tailored to international audiences, making her a valuable voice in discussions about cross-cultural understanding and global communication.

Fluent in Norwegian and one of the only American influencers in Norway, Kari has firsthand experience bridging cultural gaps. Her journey—from growing up in the U.S. to integrating into Norwegian society—has given her a unique lens on the challenges and triumphs of immigration, identity, and social belonging.

Kari currently works in misinformation research and narrative forecasting, tracking global disinformation trends and their cultural impact. The author of 3 books on top-down cultural communication, she also serves as a series co-editor of the Lexington Series in Health Communication and consults on ethical public health messaging.

In addition to her speaking engagements, Kari has provided consulting, training, and strategic guidance for organizations navigating misinformation, crisis communication, and cultural adaptation. She has designed and led train-the-trainer modules on media literacy, digital misinformation, and public trust, equipping professionals with the tools to effectively communicate complex topics. As a content anchor and media presenter, she has delivered short-notice social media reports, public-facing explainer videos, and in-depth analyses on emerging trends in misinformation and cultural discourse. Her ability to distill complex narratives into clear, compelling communication makes her a sought-after expert for both internal training and external media engagements.

Kari’s ability to blend personal experience, historical analysis, and modern digital culture makes her a powerful and engaging speaker—whether she’s discussing cultural divides, misinformation, or the future of communication in an increasingly globalized world.