Assistant Professor of Communications
Year Started at Coker
2023
Education Background
Ph.D., Ohio University
M.A., Bayero University
B.A., University of Jos
Research Background
Dr. Dadem investigates the intersections of communication, health, and culture. With 12 years of experience exploring social and behavioral dimensions of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, her current research explores individual, relational, and contextual influences on preventive health behavior in underserved and minoritized populations. She enjoys the interdisciplinary approaches in communication studies. She is committed to helping students explore the multifaceted nature of human communication and processes in various contexts to prepare them for the workplace.
Favorite Thing about being a Cobra
Coker feels like family! It offers a personalized approach to developing students’ skills. The community is close-knit and supportive, and the small classrooms make for greater student-teacher engagement.