Dr. Amalia Daché

Biography

Amalia Daché is an Afro-Cuban American scholar and associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. She has a rich background, having come to the U.S. as a student during the 1980s Mariel boatlift, and she has since dedicated her academic career to exploring themes of higher education access, Afro-Latina/o/x studies, and community student resistance. Daché's research primarily focuses on the educational experiences and challenges of African diasporic students within various geographic contexts, including urban areas and postcolonial settings. She has engaged in significant ethnographic studies in Havana, Cuba, and other critical locations, contributing to the discourse on racial democracy and education. Her notable publications include the edited volume 'Rise Activism Education' and various articles in academic journals that analyze urban education, spatial politics, and higher education access. Daché has received esteemed fellowships from organizations such as the National Academy of Education and the Spencer Foundation and is recognized as a thought leader in her field, having contributed to media discussions and academic forums regarding the sociopolitical conditions affecting Afro-Cubans and similar communities across the globe.

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