Dr. Angela Denise Mensah is an accomplished educator, scholar, and advocate for diversity and inclusion, currently serving as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she specializes in media literacy, body image communication, race, gender, and power studies. Her dynamic teaching approach integrates service-learning pedagogy and fosters student engagement with challenging societal topics. Dr. Mensah holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Bowling Green State University, where her dissertation, The Fattening House: A Narrative Analysis of The Big, Black, and Beautiful Body Subjectivity Constituted on Large African American Women, showcased her expertise in critical cultural studies. She also earned an M.A. in Communication from Western Michigan University, focusing on organizational communication and semiotic analysis, as demonstrated in her thesis on Queen Latifah’s film roles. Throughout her career, Dr. Mensah has been recognized for her innovative teaching methods and commitment to social justice. Notable accolades include the Faculty Recognition for Outstanding Teaching at the University of Arkansas and the Social Justice Division Pedagogy Award. She is also an active member of the National Communication Association and the Southern States Communication Association, contributing to academic discourse on communication and cultural studies. In addition to her academic pursuits, Dr. Mensah is a published author, with works such as The Fat Other and Disclose and Demystify: The Discrepancy Between the Concept and Action of Diversity, which explore intersectional issues of identity, race, and body politics. She is a sought-after speaker and panelist, having presented at conferences like the Tri-State ED/IFS Conference and Weight Stigma Awareness Week, and has appeared on platforms such as KUAF Undisciplined. A passionate mentor, Dr. Mensah dedicates her efforts to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. She is actively involved in curriculum development, having spearheaded initiatives such as the service-learning course Communicating Body Image, designed to promote body esteem among at-risk youth. Her commitment to education extends to leadership roles, including serving on the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and was the Associate Director for Recruitment in African and African American Studies at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Mensah’s work reflects a deep commitment to bridging academia and community, empowering students and audiences to critically engage with media, representation, and societal narratives.