Wanjiru Kareithi
Postdoctoral Scholar in College of Arts and Architecture, with courtesy affiliations in African Studies, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Professional Bio
Wanjiru Kareithi is a postdoctoral scholar in the Office of the Associate Dean of Access and Equity working on equity and inclusive leadership within the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State. She is a feminist, human rights advocate and scholar from Nairobi, Kenya. In her advocacy work, she has spearheaded initiatives on advancements in equality and non-discrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Areas of specialization: Equity, inclusion and belonging, African women, gender and diaspora studies, International and human rights law