Biography
Pleasant Ogedengbe is a PhD candidate in UCF’s Security Studies program who is interested in racial relations, political identity, and minority politics. She was recognized for the UCF Teaching Assistant Excellence Award in 2023 and has received multiple funding awards for her research interest. Outside academia, Pleasant enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures, volunteering with local non-profits, and participating in a book club focused on African literature. Pleasant is committed to driving impactful change through academic rigor and community involvement. Her goals include contributing to scholarly discourse and fostering inclusive communities