Rebecca Vinciquerra was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. She studies American politics and law and courts. Her work investigates the role of media and its effects on voting behavior and political participation. Rebecca's past research and experiences have informed and enriched her and have provided a foundation upon which her continuing acquisition of knowledge will be predicated on. Rebecca earned a B.A. in political science with a concentration in equality and inequality from the University at Albany in 2022.