Cara Gormally (they/them) —CK— is a cartoonist, therapist, and professor. CK’s narrative nonfiction comics remix autobiographical stories with research about socio-scientific issues to make science relatable. Their comics have appeared in the Washington Post, Mutha Magazine, Spiralbound, and other places.

A professor at Gallaudet University, CK is fascinated by questions about belonging. Their interdisciplinary research focuses on questions related to making science relevant and accessible to increase students' belonging in STEM. CK studied philosophy at St. John’s College where they first became fascinated with questions about the ecology of home and belonging. CK earned a Ph.D. in biology at the University of Georgia and an MSW from Gallaudet. CK completed clinical internships at Heartwerq and Whitman Walker. CK has been honored to receive grants, fellowships, and artist residencies from the National Science Foundation, Playa Art & Science, and the American Association of University Women, and more.

A DC metro area resident, CK is an avid morning person and has more questions than answers.