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

Alejandro Arellano (he/him/el)

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

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

Paolo Cantos
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

Shiraz de Vreede (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

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

Yingshi Huang
Ph.D. in Education

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

Juliette Lerner
Ph.D. in Education

Emma Ogiemwanye (she/her)
Ph.D. in Information Studies
