Rosalynde Welch is a scholar of English literature, focusing on the intersection of private conscience and early modern literature. She holds degrees in English literature from Brigham Young University and the University of California, San Diego, where she completed her dissertation. Her academic interests also extend to Mormon literature and philosophy, reflecting a broader engagement with faith and intellectual inquiry.
Beyond academia, Welch contributes to public discourse as a writer on interreligious issues for the *Saint Louis Post-Dispatch* and as a blogger on Mormon topics at timesandseasons.org. She also serves as the managing editor of *The Mormon Review*, demonstrating a commitment to fostering critical conversation within and beyond the Mormon community.
During her presentation at the Mormon Transhumanist Association, Welch presented “A Material Girl in a Material World: Mormonism, Materialism, and Gender.” The talk, and much of her work, navigates complex terrains of gender, religion, and philosophy. Welch has noted her interest in feminist theory and evolutionary psychology.
