Nazli Senyuva Offringa

Nazli Senyuva Offringa is an academic specializing in women’s health communication, science journalism, and public health engagement. Currently a Lecturer at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, she teaches upper-level undergraduate courses in health communication and celebrity studies. Her work bridges academic research, media outreach, and public education, particularly in maternal and infant health, as well as the societal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Education:
• PhD in Communication (2020), USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
• MA in Health and Science Journalism (2014), Columbia Journalism School
• BA in Economics and Global Health and Health Policy (2012), Princeton University

Offringa’s research focuses on health communication, media literacy, and the intersection of entertainment and public health. Her expertise has been sought by CNN Turkey and other news outlets for commentary on health policy and pandemic-related issues.

She is a co-founder of the academic mentorship initiative Senyuva Prep, which provides guidance for emerging scholars. Her professional background includes work as a medical researcher in health TV, earning an Emmy Recognition in 2013 for her contributions.