Ilana Finefter-Rosenbluh

Ilana Finefter-Rosenbluh is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University’s Faculty of Education, specializing in educational ethics, assessment equity, and student voice. She co-founded the Australasia-U.S. Educational Equity Hub (AUSEEH), a cross-institutional initiative with Penn State University, and serves as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Student Voice.

• Key affiliations: UNESCO Chair for Community, Leadership, and Youth Development (Penn State); former Harvard Graduate School of Education affiliate.
• Research areas: Ethical use of assessment data, student participation in policy, equity in diverse educational systems, and trauma-informed pedagogical frameworks.

Her recent publications focus on justice in education, moral-ecological assessment models, and cross-cultural studies in vocational settings. Projects span teacher demoralization, trauma-informed systems, and global educational equity.

• Scientific Awards:
• Dean's Award for Excellence in Research Engagement and Impact (2022)
• Israeli Council for Higher Education Research Award (2013)

She collaborates with institutions like the Australian Council for Educational Leaders and receives funding from the U.S. Department of State, Trawalla Foundation, and UNESCO. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly education equity.