Edlyn Peña, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Dr. Peña earned her Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Higher Education in 2007 from the University of Southern California (USC). After teaching graduate level courses at USC for several years, Dr. Peña joined the California Lutheran University (CLU) faculty in 2009. As an Assistant Professor in Higher Education Leadership at CLU, Dr. Peña teaches a number of research methods and content courses in the area of higher education. She also chairs dissertations for Doctor of Education students. Her research currently focuses on social justice issues for ethnic/racial minorities and students with disabilities, particularly autism, in higher education.
Please visit www.dredlynpena.com for more information on research and resources.
Education
- Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Southern California
- M.Ed. in Postsecondary Education and Student Affairs from the University of Southern California
- B.A. in Psychology with Highest honors from the University of California at Santa Cruz
Expertise
- Students with disabilities in postsecondary education, including students with autism spectrum disorder
- Equity and inclusion for students of color
- Action research/collaborative inquiry in higher education
- Faculty development
- Development and support of doctoral students
Email: epena@callutheran.edu
Phone: 805-493-3021
Office: SBET #211
Website: http://www.dredlynpena.com
