Prior to coming to UWL, she earned her Ph.D. and her M.A. in Communication from the Ohio State University. Issues pertaining to equity and diversity are central to Dr. Manohar’s research as well as teaching practices. Her research examines interpersonal communication in intercultural and cross-cultural contexts, and focuses on two broad questions: How do communication practices manifest and sustain differences and biases based on social categories such as race, ethnicity, nationality, and gender? What type of communication practices can disrupt these biases and help foster strong interpersonal relationships?