Mona Kasra is a media artist, interdisciplinary researcher, and Associate Professor of Digital Media Design at the University of Virginia. Her work examines the political and theoretical implications of visual media technologies within our culture and cross culturally. She frequently collaborates with musicians, choreographers, and theater-makers to explore new media and performance, enhancing narrative and audience immersion. Kasra’s artwork has been exhibited in galleries and film festivals worldwide, and she has contributed as a curator, programmer, and reviewer for major exhibitions, film festivals, and conferences. She was an elected member of the ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee (2019–2025), SIGGRAPH 2016 Conference Chair, and SIGGRAPH 2011 Art Gallery Chair. She is currently a board member of the New Media Caucus.