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

Shivani Dave
Ph.D. in Education

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

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

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

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

Gabriel Gutierrez Aragon
Ph.D. in Education

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