Ayodeji Dapherede Otusanya

Ayodeji Dapherede Otusanya is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland. She holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University where she studied communication challenges of people with invisible conditions. Her research focuses on health and intercultural communication, with an emphasis on engaged pedagogy for diverse student populations. She teaches courses in Interpersonal Communication and Intercultural Communication.

Dr. Dapherede advocates for students from underserved populations and aims to empower them to articulate their unique perspectives. Her work bridges academic research with practical teaching methodologies to create inclusive learning environments.