Erika Strandjord

Erika Strandjord is a Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of California, Davis. She holds a PhD (2013) and MA (2008) in English from The Ohio State University, specializing in Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy Studies, as well as a BA in English from Luther College. Her research focuses on community-building rhetoric through feminist, cultural, and craft perspectives. She teaches advanced composition, professional/technical writing, and digital media composition, emphasizing dynamic classroom engagement.

Her work critiques traditional rhetorical canons and explores embodied learning approaches. Recent publications include contributions to Reformation and Resilience: Lutheran Higher Education for Planetary Citizenship and Rhetoric Review. She prioritizes student-centered pedagogy, blending rigor with creative instructional methods.