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.

Daniela R. Amaya (she/her/ella)
Ph.D. in Education

Annie Bae (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

Daniela Anais Cortez Bravo (she/her/hers)
Ph.D. in Education

Lauren Arzaga Daus (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

Alexis Hale (She/Hers)
Ph.D. in Education

Michelle Hernández Romero (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

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

Omar Ismael Alvarado (él/him)
Ph.D. in Education

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

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

Kai Nham (he/they)
Ph.D. in Information Studies
