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Kehinde Olowoyeye, PhD, MEd, MS

She/Her
Adjunct Professor
  • Focus: Intercultural Communication Skills
  • Education:
    • Ph.D., Educational Leadership & Policy - The University of Texas at Austin, TX (2018)
    • M.Ed., Educational Administration - The University of Texas at Austin, TX (2012)
    • M.Ed., Education (Biology) - Lincoln University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (2007)
    • MS., Botany - University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria (1996)
    • BS., Botany - University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria (1993)
  • Curriculum vitae

    Dr. Kehinde Olowoyeye is the Director of Access and Inclusive Engagement at the National
    University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), where she leads initiatives focused on creating a
    welcoming and equitable academic environment.

    With over sixteen years of experience in education, Dr. Olowoyeye has held roles as a science teacher, assistant principal, and ESL instructor, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from The University of Texas at Austin in 2018, where her research focused on reducing the overrepresentation of students of color in disciplinary alternative education programs.

    Dr. Olowoyeye has successfully led strategic programs, collaborated with academic and community leaders, and designed curricula that foster engagement and understanding. At NUNM, she aims to develop initiatives that promote belonging and equitable access, drawing on her diverse experience across educational settings.

    In addition to her administrative role, Dr. Olowoyeye teaches Intercultural Communication Skills, where she empowers students to engage with a wide range of cultural perspectives. Dr. Olowoyeye integrates principles of continuous learning, empathy, and collaborative leadership into both her teaching and institutional practice, empowering students and communities alike.