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.

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

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

Arjun Krishna
Ph.D. in Education

Passion Lord
Ph.D. in Education

Xinyi Zoe Mao
Ph.D. in Education

Christian Nielsen-Garcia (He/Him)
Ph.D. in Information Studies

Oralia Ramzan
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

Megan Riley (she/they)
Ph.D. in Information Studies

Lizzet Rojas (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

Juan Pedro Ross Olivares (he/him/él)
Ph.D. in Education

Marlene Saint Martin
Ph.D. in Education
