Dr. Christine Nyawaga

About

Dr. Christine Nyawaga is an Assistant Professor of Communication in the Department of Communication and Film teaching courses in applied communication. She is an organizational communication scholar. Her research focusses on identity, professionalism, and marginalization, which she examines both online and offline. She explores these research interests primarily through qualitative methods.

Education

Ph.D., Wayne State University
M.A., Wayne State University
B.Sc., Hillsdale College

Publications

Nyawaga, C., & Mitra, R. (2025). Black professionals’ identity management on enterprise social media. Journal of Communication and Race.

Nyawaga, C., & Mitra, R. (2024). Black Frontline Workers Navigating Everyday Workplace Tensions through Professionalism. Journal of Professions and Organization, 11

Muruthi, J. R., Nyawaga, C., Kirui, R., Maina, L., & Mwega, E. (2024). Socioeconomic status, perceived family support and psychological distress in older Kenyans: a cross-sectional study. Aging & Mental Health, 1–7.