Sofía Bahena

Dr. Sofía Bahena is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She received her B.A. in business administration and sociology from Trinity University (2006), and her Ed.M. in human development and psychology (2013) and Ed.D. in cultures, communities, and education (2014) from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Bahena is passionate about promoting greater access to higher education, especially for those that would be the first in their family to attend college.

Education

• Ed.D. Harvard University Graduate School of Education
• Master of Education (Ed.M.) Harvard University Graduate School of Education
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Trinity University
• High School Fox Tech High School

Companies

• Assistant Professor The University of Texas at San Antonio (2017)
• Senior Education Associate Intercultural Development Research Association (2014 — 2017)
• Doctoral Candidate Harvard Graduate School of Education (2008 — 2014)
• Editor Harvard Educational Review (2010 — 2012)
• Research & Policy Assistant Alliance for Excellent Education (2007 — 2008)
• AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Coordinator Greater Homewood Community Corporation (2006 — 2007)