About Me

I received my PhD at the University of Michigan School of Information. I was advised by Kentaro Toyama.

My research examines digital technology use among populations with low resources due to systemic injustices. I am interested in understanding the impact of technology on low-income African Americans across the United States. I recognize the great diversity of this community, and I enjoy researching the intersection of race, class, and technology.

I research, design, and develop technology that is concerned with equity and justice at the forefront. I enjoy developing spaces, places, and technology that are equitable and inclusive for all people.

I am a member of the Center for Human-Computer Interaction (CHCI) , Michigan ICTD, Michigan Interactive and Social Computing (MISC), and the Center for Critical Race & Digital Studies. I am a founder of the Race in HCI Collective.

My dissertation research was generously supported by the University of Michigan Rackham Merit Fellowship, GEM Fellowship, Microsoft Dissertation Fellowship, and Google Generation Scholarship.

I publish under my pen name, Ihudiya Finda Ogbonnaya-Ogburu.