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.

Megan Abraham (she/her)
Joint Doctoral Ph.D. Program in Special Education

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

Amaesha Durazi (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

Kyle C. Hay
Joint Doctoral Ph.D. Program in Special Education

AnnaLise Hoopes (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

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

Cynthia Jiao (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

Juliette Lerner
Ph.D. in Education

Xinyi Zoe Mao
Ph.D. in Education

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

Gabriella M. Soqui
Ph.D. in Education
