Dr. Tina Benigno is a Canadian scholar with over a decade of experience in postsecondary education in Toronto and Connecticut. Some roles she has held include assistant professor of media studies/digital humanities, holistic academic advisor, chair of general education liberal arts committees, curriculum designer, adult learning specialist, and communication workshop leader. She completed her PhD in Humanities at York University, where she researched young people's media and cultures, focusing on girlhood, cinema & TV, and care.

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Tina also has years of experience working and volunteering in mental health and healthcare settings, and is passionate about interdisciplinary approaches and projects. She is proud to have been one of the founding members of the Girls' Studies Research Network (GSRN) out of York University. She holds a MA in Film & Media Studies from York University and a BA in Cinema Studies, English, and Italian Studies from the University of Toronto.

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Her book, The Extra-Ordinary Girl: Care, Connection, and Social Power On and Off Screen, is now available for purchase.