Pleasant Ogedengbe

Dedicated researcher with over five years of experience in the intersectionality of political identity and immigrant identity, particularly within the contexts of social justice and human rights. Skilled in documenting human rights violations and analyzing their impacts on marginalized groups using qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis (Stata, SQL, R), and open-source investigations. Proven ability to document human rights violations, analyze complex data, and communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences. Adept at conducting fieldwork and developing innovative strategies for advocacy and policy change. Proficient in working collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams to address social justice issues.

• Southern Political Science Association, SPSA, [Member, 2023- Present]
• Midwest Political Science Association, MPSA, [Member, 2022- Present]
• Amnesty International, [Member, 2020 -Present]
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, [Volunteer, 2023 -Present]

• Collaborated with local NGOs to address police brutality in Nigeria, providing evidence-based recommendations to policymakers.
• Chaired the Poster Session on International Relations and Democratic Governance at the Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting, facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue on global crises.
• Conducted qualitative research on the impact of police violence and systemic corruption during the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria, interviewing victims, activists, and law enforcement personnel.
• Developed survey instruments achieving a 90% alignment with ethical research standards to measure public perceptions of police brutality.
• Designed and delivered undergraduate courses on U.S. Government and International Politics, achieving an 85% student satisfaction rate while fostering critical analysis of political crises.
• Supported the instruction of 13 courses for over 500 students annually, including topics such as Modern Political Ideologies and Comparative Politics.
• Mentored students in analyzing political and social trends using empirical evidence, increasing comprehension scores by 15%.
• Assisted NGOs and local organizations in leveraging research findings for advocacy campaigns.
• Contributed to the Coalition of the Homeless fundraising efforts by preparing reports and data visualizations

• When Am I Black? Nigerian Immigrants' Perspectives on African Americans and Black Identity in the U.S., Ogedengbe, P. & Kim, M., 2024, [In Review, Journal or Race and Ethnic Studies]
• The Generational Divide: How Racial Perception Influences Non-Voting Among Black Americans., Ogedengbe, P. & Kim, M., 2025