Blessing Ramsey-Soroghaye

Blessing Ngowari Ramsey-Soroghaye is a doctoral student in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington and a Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Her research focuses on intimate partner violence, migration, gender-role renegotiation, African migrant populations, women's health and well-being. Drawing on intersectional and social justice perspectives, her scholarship examines how migration, gender, power, and structural inequalities shape lived experiences and influence health, safety, and community outcomes. She is particularly interested in the development and validation of culturally responsive measurement instruments for intimate partner violence among African migrant populations and the application of mixed methods research to improve the assessment of IPV across diverse cultural contexts. Her work seeks to advance culturally responsive and evidence-informed social work practice, policy, and research that promote gender equity, human rights, and social well-being.

Blessing has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications in areas including intimate partner violence, maternal and child health, social support systems, and community development. Through her research, teaching, and professional service, she is committed to generating knowledge that informs effective interventions, strengthens communities, and promotes the well-being of individuals and families across diverse cultural settings. Outside of academia, Blessing enjoys spending time with her children, Light and Grace, exploring new cuisines, singing and participating in community and volunteer service initiatives. She values opportunities to connect with others through service, creativity, and cultural exchange, bringing the same passion for people and community to her personal life as she does to her scholarship and professional work.