Denise Maduli-Williams is a Professor of English and ELAC (English Language Acquisition) at San Diego Miramar College. She began her teaching journey as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Botswana and has since taught in a range of settings, including a California prison and New York City public schools, before finding her professional home in the community college classroom. Her work focuses on creating human, connected, and accessible online learning experiences for students navigating complex, real lives. She presents nationally and internationally on inclusive teaching, academic writing, and thoughtful, equity-centered uses of AI in education.

