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.

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

Yingshi Huang
Ph.D. in Education

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

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

Arjun Krishna
Ph.D. in Education

Juliette Lerner
Ph.D. in Education

Christine Abagat Liboon (she/her/ella/siya)
Ph.D. in Education

Jiaao Liu
Ph.D. in Education

Passion Lord
Ph.D. in Education

Xinyi Zoe Mao
Ph.D. in Education

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