Opeyemi Victoria Johnson

Opeyemi Victoria Johnson is a Ph.D. student and Researcher at The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University. She is affiliated with the university as a dedicated academic, focusing on health communication and community engagement. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in family dialogue and media education.

Education

• M.A., Washington State University

Her research explores health communication, emphasizing media literacy and early parent-child discussions about sexual boundaries. She advocates for using books as tools to foster informed dialogue, aiming to reduce sexual assault through preventative communication strategies. In the classroom, she contributes to curriculum design for sex education programs and teaches media’s role in health promotion for women.

Scientific work includes analyzing media campaigns and their societal impact on health behaviors, with one documented conference presentation in 2023. She extends her research through community workshops, applying findings to educate parents and educators on media consumption and consent education for children.

Advising and Grants are not explicitly mentioned in her bio. However, her involvement in collaborative projects, such as the Society for Research on Adolescents conference, highlights her engagement in academic networks.

Labs and Teams associated with her work include the Media, Adolescents, and Cannabis (MAC) Lab and Murrow Media Mind Lab, though these are institutional labs at WSU and not explicitly listed as her direct affiliations.