Dr. Kemi S. Anazodo

Kemi S. Anazodo, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor. Raised in Cambridge, Ontario, Kemi comes from a diverse heritage, with roots in Nigeria and Jamaica. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management and a minor in French studies from Brock University. Kemi furthered her education with a Master's in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from the University of Toronto's Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources, followed by a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from York University.

Since joining the Odette School of Business in July 2021, Dr. Anazodo has focused her research on amplifying the voices of marginalized and stigmatized individuals navigating the workforce. Her work, which has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and WE-SPARK, employs mixed methodologies to investigate social phenomena such as identity, equity, and stigma in employment contexts.

Dr. Anazodo takes a holistic approach to studying diversity, particularly the employment experiences of justice-involved individuals. Her research captures the complexities of employment reintegration for justice-involved individuals and explores employers' perspectives on integrating them into the workforce. Through her innovative research, Dr. Anazodo aims to foster greater understanding and support for marginalized communities in the workplace.