Ibipo Johnston-Anumonwo

Dr. Johnston-Anumonwo is Professor in the Department of Geography at the State University of New York at Cortland. She has been a member of the faculty for over 30 years. Through her research and scholarly activities, Johnston-Anumonwo has distinguished herself in the fields of urban geography, African studies, and geographic education. Dr. Johnston-Anumonwo’s accomplishments and contributions to the discipline of Geography encompass gender, race, transportation and urban employment issues; gender and development; and multiculturalism. She was the recipient of SUNY’s Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities in 2011. Johnston-Anumonwo belongs to several professional organizations including the National Council on Geographic Education, the New York African Studies Association, and the AP Human Geography Program. In addition, she has published in numerous textbooks on Africa, urbanization, and feminist geography. Her outstanding career in teaching is evident in her dedication to student success. She was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2016 from the American Association of Geographers.