Ifeoma Marylinda Onyebuchi holds a BA in Media and Communication Studies from Afe Babalola University, and is pursuing an MA in Intercultural and International Communication at Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC.
Her research interests include intercultural communication, media representation, and the role of communication in community development, with a particular focus on addressing the unique needs of marginalized populations. Ifeoma is passionate about exploring how cultural contexts influence communication practices and how intercultural dialogue can be used to promote inclusivity and social cohesion. She is also interested in the integration of media literacy and health education within intercultural settings, aiming to enhance public health communication strategies and support diverse communities.
Ifeoma’s journey in intercultural communication is enriched by extensive experience in caregiving and community service, where she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to empathy and cultural sensitivity. Her hands-on work in caregiving has shaped her approach to fostering understanding across diverse backgrounds, equipping her to engage meaningfully with individuals from all walks of life. She is skilled in culturally responsive communication, ensuring that her messaging is accessible and impactful for various audiences.
In addition to her expertise in communication, Ifeoma is adept at health and wellness education, tailoring information to meet specific cultural needs. Her experience extends to planning and implementing community outreach initiatives that address social and healthcare needs within diverse communities. Known for her adaptability and quick learning, Ifeoma excels in fast-paced environments, continually embracing new tools and strategies to support intercultural understanding. She is dedicated to contributing positively to platforms that champion inclusivity, bringing her commitment to empathy, cultural awareness, and meaningful dialogue to every project she undertakes.
Work for CID:
Ifeoma Onyebuchi was an intern at the Center across fall 2024-spring 2025, and one of the co-authors of ICD Exercise 4: Implicit Bias Awareness and ICD Exercise 5: Challenging Cultural Stereotypes through Intercultural Dialogue, ICD Exercise 6: Exploring Cultural Symbols in Intercultural Dialogue, and ICD Exercise 7: Anti-Bias Advocacy.
She holds a BA in Mass Communication from the National Open University of Nigeria, and her areas of specialization include Media and Communication, Intercultural Dialogue, and Community Engagement. Her research interests span Intercultural Communication, Social Media for Social Change, Community Outreach, Cultural Representation in Media, and Advocacy for Inclusive Dialogue.
As of October 2024, Stellina has joined the Center for Intercultural Dialogue (CID) as an intern, collaborating with her team, “3 Connect-1 Voice,” to develop initiatives centered on intercultural dialogue. In her role at CID, Stellina focuses on creating 
At Acquaint, Alex oversees the technology powering acquaint.org, where volunteers from over 100 countries train human connection skills and engage in 1-on-1 intercultural dialogue sessions. To date, Acquaint has facilitated over 15,000 hours of dialogue, supported by AI-powered communication training courses and a suite of additional tools designed to make the practice of human connection more accessible and rewarding.
She authored the book Cultural Paradigms Across Chinese, English, and Spanish-Speaking Worlds (Edwin Mellon, 2014), and edited the book Multilingualism in Its Multiple Dimensions (forthcoming in 2024 at IntechOpen). Dr. Yang is a recipient of numerous grants and fellowships, as well as regional and national teaching awards.
Her research focuses on interpersonal communication and business communication and she uses qualitative and quantitative research methods. Her deep passion for international education evolved when she was asked to teach intercultural communication. That experience led to faculty exchanges, teaching study abroad, a Fulbright Scholar award to Uzbekistan, and grant work in Uzbekistan. She continuously seeks opportunities to blend her interests with international education and research initiatives. She received an internal International Service Award in 2023.
Her research focuses on African communication research and education, the role of women in grassroots peacebuilding initiatives in post-conflict societies in Eastern Africa, relations between East African refugee and host communities in Central Minnesota, and critical service-learning as a pedagogical practice in peace education. Her work has received national and international recognition. She coordinates a nationally and internationally recognized award-winning service-learning project in Central Minnesota, has won NCA IICD top faculty paper, and co-edited award winning books 
Elise has a background in European affairs and extensive experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy from the capacity building and research perspectives, as well as on the topic of democracy and citizen participation. She has developed projects strengthening administrative cooperation and diplomatic skills in bilateral and regional programmes. She has also designed and monitored national training programmes for experts deployed in EU Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) missions.
She is a member of the Global Young Academy and co-led the Science Education for Youth and UN SDGs working groups from 2022-24. She is also a member of the International Science Council and an expert member of the Science Education consultative working group. In addition, she is an Advisory Committee member of the Smithsonian Science Education Center based in Washington DC. Previously, she was a Visiting Researcher at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Hamburg.
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