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.

Megan Abraham (she/her)
Joint Doctoral Ph.D. Program in Special Education

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

Paolo Cantos
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

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

Charlene Gabriela Jovel Duque (She/Her/Ella)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

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

Jiaao Liu
Ph.D. in Education

Christopher Lopez (he/him)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

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

Soseul Park (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

Carolyn Terese Rodriguez (sher/her)
Ph.D. in Education
