Dr. Jessica A. Solyom is an educational justice scholar partnering with Tribal Nations and communities to strengthen Indigenous educational sovereignty, cultivate leadership, and expand educational opportunity.

Dr. Sampson's scholarship examines leadership and policymaking related to educational equity from three interdependent levels—districts, communities, and states.

Dr. Lechuga-Peña's research examines examines the barriers and facilitators to educational outcomes Latinx youth experience

Marcus is a Sociology Ph.D. Candidate. His work examines Black youth in community development programs and how “impact” is experienced individually and spreads through social networks.

Carlos R. Casanova is an assistant professor in the Education Studies program. His research interests include social issues and social justice education, and critical education for sustainable development.

Joyce McCall is an assoicate professor of music learning and teaching in the School of Music, Dance, and Theatre. Her research centers on how race, culture, and class impact educational equity in music.