Marie Fernandes

Marie Fernandes is a Lecturer in Wolof at the University of Kansas, affiliated with the Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences and the Department of Africana Studies. She is a PhD Candidate in Public Policy Analysis, with an MA in Public Administration and a BA in English Studies focusing on African Literature and Civilization from Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal. Her work bridges public policy frameworks with African cultural contexts, emphasizing language preservation and governance in African societies.

Education:

• PhD Candidate, Public Policy Analysis, Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences, University of Kansas
• MA Public Administration, Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences, University of Kansas
• BA English Studies (African Literature and Civilization), Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal

Research focuses on the intersection of public policy, African cultural heritage, and language education. She contributes to initiatives like the KU Summer African Languages Institute and Wolof language programs.

No scientific awards or grants listed. Active in departmental roles supporting African language instruction and cultural studies.