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Prudence Yokonia is a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on child development within the context of human ecology. Her research interests broadly encompass the impact of poverty, family values, and cultural opportunities on vulnerable adolescent girls in developing nations. As a woman of color from a developing nation, she brings a unique perspective that contributes to the intellectual diversification of her program and community. Yokonia aims to engage in research that provides critical data to support the well-being of vulnerable children and examines the effects of poverty and culture on their opportunities. She has received a BSW in social work from Women's University in Africa and an MBA in nonprofit leadership with a focus at Edgewood College. Currently, she is working with marginalized women in Zimbabwe, addressing their needs and advocating for their empowerment.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences