Doctoral Student Directory
UCLA Ed&IS doctoral students are emerging scholars and researchers committed to advancing equity, access, and social justice in education and information. Their work reflects the School’s dedication to rigorous inquiry, innovation, and addressing the most pressing challenges facing communities locally and globally.

Yadira Arellano (She/Her/Ella/Ellas)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

Paolo Cantos
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

David Ulises Vargas Ezquivel (he/they/él)
Ph.D. in Education

Andres Fernández-Vergara (he/him)
Ph.D. in Education

Crista Chantel Bugge Gonzalez (she/her/hers)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

Victoria Hurtado (she/her/ella)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

Haida Jimenez-Martinez (she/her/ella)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

Eli Kashman (he/him)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

Jiaao Liu
Ph.D. in Education

Christopher Lopez (he/him)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

Stefanie Mathewson (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education
