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Cinthya Salazar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She received her Ph.D. in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy from the University of Maryland in 2020. Prior to joining the UCLA faculty, she was an Assistant Professor in Higher Education Administration at Texas A&M University. Dr. Salazar's research focuses on the mechanisms that undocumented students use to access, persist, and succeed in higher education. She employs participatory action research, engaging undocumented students as co-researchers to generate localized models for student success and promote college retention. Dr. Salazar teaches undergraduate and graduate courses that center on immigrant student experiences, student development, engagement, qualitative research methodologies, and higher education administration. With eight years of experience as an educator and administrator in student affairs, her work is informed by her commitment to supporting minoritized students in college access and retention. Dr. Salazar has received several fellowships and awards, including the Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship and the Early Career Scholar Award from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education.
University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on immigrant student experiences, development, and qualitative research in higher education.
Texas A&M University • College Station, TX
Lectured on higher education administration and student affairs.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.