Her research and teaching focuses on the intersections of identity, practices of language and social justice. Obermark has been recognized for her excellence in teaching courses characterized by civic engagement and for her research on disability studies. Beyond the classroom, Obermark has worked tirelessly with the UMSL administration and her fellow faculty to discuss and improve conditions on campus for female faculty, faculty of color, non-tenure track faculty and adjuncts. Obermark works to carry these commitments outside of the university with advocacy and activism related to gender equity, the Black Lives Matter movement and disability rights. She is the mother to three young boys, who she raises to challenge the patriarchy right alongside her.