Biography A native of Malawi, Isaac Phiri, is a PhD student in Educational Policy Studies at the UW-Madison. His research focuses on understanding how mission-driven organizations like NGOs and governments in Malawi and the Sub-Saharan Africa implement educational reforms and innovations, especially in marginalized communities. Drawing from the anthropology of policy, implementation research, and comparative …
Biography Pamela Reyes Galgani is a PhD candidate in Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned her Master’s in Educational Policy Studies in 2022. Her research explores the intersections between youth political engagement, civic education, and educational policy in contexts of social transformation. Prior to her doctoral studies, Pamela completed a …
Biography Makamae Sniffen is a kupu of Wahiawā, nourished by the ʻike of her kūpuna, fed by the moʻolelo of her ʻohana. Her commitment to serving her kaiāulu and lāhui led her to pursue her doctorate in Educational Policy Studies. Previously, as Program Coordinator, she wrote federal grants to fund Native student access to higher …
Biography I have a keen interest in school-to-work transitions, focusing on evolving skill requirements and performing tasks in various occupations and industries. I am also dedicated to understanding and developing policies that effectively engage both students and faculty.
Biography Emily is a joint Ph.D. student in History and Educational Policy Studies.
Biography Claudia M. Triana is a doctoral student in education policy studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A scholar of comparative and international education, her research focuses on the inequities of im/migration and education policies, displacement, and resistance.
Biography Claire Willett is a master’s student in education policy studies in the Social Science concentration. They study political conceptualizations of student safety in a United States context. They have a specific interest in Title IX applications to safety. After graduating, Claire hopes to work in education research or higher education.
Biography Max Yakubovskiy is a Ph.D. dissertator in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, with a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies. His research sits at the intersection of comparative and international education, decolonial studies, and queer* theory, with a particular focus on decolonizing queerness and examining how global power …
Biography Jada Young (she/her) is a current M.A. student in African American Studies and Ph.D. student in Educational Policy Studies (Social Sciences and Education). She holds a M.A. in Educational Studies with a concentration in Educational Equity, Justice, and Social Transformation from the University of Michigan, where she was awarded the Rackham Merit Fellowship. Additionally, …