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.

James Epps (he/him)
Ph.D. in Information Studies

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

Crista Chantel Bugge Gonzalez (she/her/hers)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

Gabriel Gutierrez Aragon
Ph.D. in Education

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

Kyle C. Hay
Joint Doctoral Ph.D. Program in Special Education

Michelle Hernández Romero (she/her)
Ph.D. in Education

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

Yingshi Huang
Ph.D. in Education

Victoria Hurtado (she/her/ella)
Educational Leadership Program (Ed.D)

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