Neffisatu Dambo

Neffisatu Dambo is an Instructor at Oregon State University's College of Education, specializing in counselor education. She holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Central Florida, with prior roles as a high school counselor and advocate for underrepresented youth. Dr. Dambo is a licensed school counselor, principal, and entrepreneur, founding the 501(c)(3) organization 'Genuine Intelligent Respectful Ladies Soaring' and serving as CEO of multiple LLCs.

• Education: B.S. Psychology & B.A. Elementary Education (Southern Illinois University), M.S. Counseling (Eastern Illinois University), M.S. Educational Policy (University of Illinois), Ph.D. Counselor Education (University of Central Florida).

Her research focuses on academic-career retention, program evaluation, and innovative counseling for marginalized students. She has over seven years in higher education and 20+ years advocating for underserved communities.

Awardees include the 2015 University of Illinois Young Alumni Achievement Award and a research award from UNLV. She has also held roles as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois and contributed to diversity initiatives in medical education.

Professional activities include global advocacy, community wellness initiatives, and leadership in education policy. Her work bridges academia, entrepreneurship, and social impact.