Tosha Sampson-Choma

Tosha Sampson-Choma is an Associate Professor and Graduate Faculty in the Department of English at Kansas State University. She specializes in African American literature and Women Writers of the African Diaspora, focusing on authors such as Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and Andrea Levy. Her teaching includes courses on Black Women Writers, African American Social Movements, and Identity Formation.

• Education: Ph.D. in English (2011), University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Her research interests intersect 20th Century American literature with feminist, gender, and sexuality studies, alongside ethnic literature and immigrant narratives. She is currently researching 21st-century immigrant novels.

Key Awards:

• College of Arts and Sciences’ Faculty Enhancement Award
• Making A Difference Award (Women in Engineering and Science Program)
• 2017 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award (Messiah College)

Professional Roles: Book Review Editor for the College Language Association Journal (CLAJ). Former roles include work in residence life and diversity initiatives.