Lori Bednarchik

Lori Bednarchik serves as a Lecturer in the School of Communication within the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University, specializing in health and interpersonal communication with applied research focus.

Her academic credentials include:

• BA in English from the University of Maryland
• MPH in Health Education and Health Promotion from the University of Maryland
• PhD in Human Communication from Arizona State University

Dr. Bednarchik's research examines sexual consent communication, bystander intervention, and risk reduction strategies through evidence-based education programs targeting college students, athletes, and Greek Life. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like the Theory of Planned Behavior with practical campus safety initiatives, emphasizing applied communication strategies for sexual violence prevention and healthy relationship development. She maintains active engagement with national conversations on Title IX compliance and campus climate.

Analysis of her 2019-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on affirmative consent communication among college populations, with methodological evolution from definitional studies toward longitudinal behavioral prediction models. Her research increasingly incorporates intersectional variables including biological sex, sexual self-esteem, and relationship context while maintaining practical applications for campus prevention programs.

As a nationally recognized speaker and consultant, Dr. Bednarchik delivers training on consent education and boundary setting for universities, athletic organizations, and professional groups, extending her academic work into real-world implementation across multiple campuses nationwide.