Dr. Jason Dorio

Biography

Jason Dorio is the Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs in Community Engagement at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), within the School of Education and Information Studies. His professional journey is characterized by a commitment to community partnerships and transformative education that seeks to address social injustices. Dorio's research interests prominently feature the intersections of citizenship education with local and global contexts, emphasizing oppressive and liberatory approaches to learning. He integrates qualitative research methodologies, including ethnography and participatory action research, to critically engage with these themes. Notably, he has worked on amplifying the educational experiences of marginalized communities, including immigrant and undocumented students. Dorio has served on various editorial boards and holds significant roles in academic societies, contributing to the discourse on education and global citizenship. He has advanced degrees in Education from UCLA and California State University, Long Beach, focusing on social sciences, multicultural foundations, and history. His academic contributions are evident in his research publications that explore citizenship education, community engagement, and social justice within educational frameworks.

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