Annika Konrad

Annika Konrad is a Lecturer III and Associate Director of the English Department Writing Program at the University of Michigan. She holds a PhD in English (Composition and Rhetoric) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2018), an MA in English (Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy) from The Ohio State University (2011), and a BA in English (Creative Writing) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2009). Her research focuses on disability studies, rhetoric, and accessibility in educational and professional contexts. She has published widely on topics including disability in everyday life, workplace accessibility, and inclusive pedagogy. Konrad’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing the rhetorical dimensions of disability advocacy. She currently oversees writing program initiatives and teaches courses centered on composition and accessibility. Her administrative role complements her scholarly contributions to fostering equitable academic and professional environments.