Dr. Sarah Djos-Raph (née Denslow) (she/her) holds a PhD in Francophone Studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She holds a B.A. in International Affairs with a concentration in Women’s Studies and a B.A. in French from The University of Maine. Additionally, she holds an MA in French from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her dissertation centered around feminine figures in contemporary Beninese literature written by women Beninese writers, and her research interests include West African nationalism, identity, and diaspora. Sarah has previously served as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Fulbright Canada Killam Fellow, and Peace Corps Volunteer, and she is a current Rotarian and runs a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of youth.
