Wendy Osefo Biography
Dr. Wendy Osefo is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur, professor, television personality, political commentator, and philanthropist. She is the founder of 1954 Equity Project, LLC, an organization that helps minorities receive higher education. Osefo stars in the Bravo reality series Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP). Moreover, she is a professor at the John Hopkins University School of Education.
Wendy Osefo Age | Birthday
Osefo is 38 years old (age as of 2022). She was born on May 21, 1984. Osefo celebrates her birthday on the 21st of May each year.
Wendy Osefo Parents
Osefo was born in Nigeria to her parents; Iyom Susan Okuzu (mother) and father. She has not revealed the identity of her father. Her mother worked as a Nigerian Chieftian and worked at a fast food restaurant when they moved to the USA. Osefo was 3 years old when she and her mom immigrated to the United States. Moreover, she has a younger sister.
Wendy Osefo Nationality and Ethnicity
Osefo is a Nigerian-American. She was born in Nigeria where she went to elementary school before moving to Durham, North Carolina and later settling in Maryland with her mom. Osefo holds a black African heritage from Nigerian.
Wendy Osefo Height
Osefo stands at a height measurement of 5 feet and 7 inches (approximately).
Wendy Osefo Surgery
Osefo has stated that she received a breast augmentation and Brazilian Butt Lift.
Wendy Osefo Husband
Osefo is a married woman. She is married to her husband Eddie Osefo, a Nigerian-American attorney. Osefo and Eddie Osefo tied the knot in 2011. The pair met as teenagers and became friends for many years before they started dating. Osefo and Eddie began dating after college graduation.
Wendy Osefo Children
Osefo, together with her husband, Eddie Osefo, has three children; two sons and a daughter. Her sons are Karter and Kruz, and her daughter is Kamrynn. Osefo and her family reside in Finksburg, Maryland.
Wendy Osefo Education
Osefo holds a Ph.D. in Public Affairs/Community Development from Rutgers University. She has a Masters in Government from John Hopkins University. Additionally, Osefo graduated from a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Temple University.
Wendy Osefo Sorority
Osefo is a a member of Alpha Kappa Sorority Incorporated and The National Urban League.
Wendy Osefo Career
Osefo is a professor, entrepreneur, television personality, and a political commentator. She is a professor of education at the John Hopkins University. Osefo is the founder and CEO of the 1954 Equity Project LLC- a company that provides mentorship and resources to aid in the education of the underrepresented minority groups.
Additionally, Osefo is a regular political commentator and analyst who has made appearances in several media outlets including CNN and BBC.
Previously, Osefo worked as a director of Family and Community Engagement for the Obama administration‘s Antipoverty Initiative and the signature program for the Whitehouse Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.
Book
Osefo is the author of a book titled Tears of My Mother.
Candle
In 2021, Wendy launched a candle line, Onyi Candle.
Wendy Osefo Real Housewives of Potomac/ RHOP
Osefo is one of the cast members of the Bravo reality series Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP). She joined the original cast members in season 5 of RHOP in 2020. She is a professor and political commentator from Maryland.
Season 7 of RHOP premieres on October 9, 2022, at 9 pm on Bravo. New episodes of the season will air on Sundays.
RHOP Cast
The other cast members of RHOP season 7 on Bravo TV are:
- Mia Thornton
- Ashley Darby
- Robyn Dixon
- Gizelle Bryant
- Karen Huger
- Candiace Dillard Bassett
- Jacqueline Blake
- Charrisse Jackson
Wendy Osefo Net worth
Osefo has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million-$3 million. She is a professor, an entrepreneur, and a television personality. Osefo is a professor of education at The John Hopkins University. She is the founder of 1954 Equity Project-LLC. Osefo stars on the Bravo series RHOP.
Wendy is active on Instagram. Her Instagram handle is @wendyosefo withover 525K followers as of October 2022.
