Consumer researcher · Marketing educator

Marketing for a better world.

I study how attitudes and behavior can shift in ways that improve well-being, responsible consumption, and equity.

Professional portrait of Serwaa Karikari
Research focus

Behavioral insight with public value

My work connects consumer research, marketing and public policy, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG 3

Good Health & Well-being

Consumer loneliness and AI-enabled approaches to transforming hypertension care.

SDG 12

Responsible Consumption

Ethical consumption, consumer vulnerability, and drunk-driving technology acceptance.

SDG 16

Peace, Justice & Institutions

Brand activism, authenticity, justice, empathy, and consumer response.

3UN SDGs advanced
4Peer-reviewed publications
3Courses taught at Carey
2Courses developed
Selected updates

News & highlights

2026

New article in Journal of Public Policy & Marketing

“Harmful Journeys” examines drinking and driving through a consumer vulnerability lens.

2025

Johns Hopkins Discovery Award

Co-investigator on a multi-divisional project using AI to transform hypertension care.

2024

JACR invited webinar

Invited presentation for the Consumer Movements and Activism issue.