Education
Doctor of Philosophy Race and Ethnic Studies, Social Science and Comparative Education, University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Arts Race and Ethnic Studies, Social Science and Comparative Education, University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts English with a minor in Applied Psychology and Education, University of California, Santa Barbara
Biography
Dr. Cynthia Estrada is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). As a first-generation college graduate and Latina, Dr. Estrada brings a unique and critical perspective to her work, centering race and racism in her research to address issues of higher education access and equity for minoritized student populations. Her recent scholarship is focused on understanding how race-conscious college access programs can support the success of Students of Color in higher education, especially in the context of a post-affirmative action climate.
Dr. Estrada earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Race and Ethnic Studies within the Social Science and Comparative Education program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She holds a BA in English with a minor in Applied Psychology and Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). Prior to UCLA, Cynthia earned her BA in English with a minor in Applied Psychology and Education from University of California, Santa Barbara.
Scholarship
Keywords
Higher Education, Critical Race Theory, Community College