Dr. Wendy Onyinye Osefo (née Ozuzu,[1] born May 21, 1984) is a Nigerian-American political commentator, public affairs academic, and television personality. She is an assistant professor at
Johns Hopkins School of Education, and a main cast member of The Real Housewives of Potomac. Wendy practices in the field of journalism and has received rewards recognizing her contributions to the field of journalism.
In 2016, she became the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in public affairs and community development from Rutgers-Camden.[4][5] Her dissertation is entitled Engaging low-income parents in schools: beyond the PTA meeting.
Gloria Bonilla-Santiago was Osefo's doctoral advisor.[6]
Career
Osefo is a contributor for
The Hill, the founder and chief executive officer of 1954 Equity, and an assistant professor at
Johns Hopkins School of Education.[7] In 2014, she served as the inaugural director of the Masters of Arts in Management Program at
Goucher College.[5]
She is a former board member for the late Congressman
Elijah Cummings' Youth to Israel Program, Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore, and The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Schools.[8]
She was named a 2018 Black Women in Media honoree for her work in media and television.
Personal life
In August 2011, she married Edward Osefo.[1][16] The two reside in
Finksburg, Maryland with their three children.[14] Their relationship is regularly showcased on The Real Housewives of Potomac. The family is
Catholic.[17]