Justin Woodard

Justin Woodard serves as a Lecturer at San Francisco State University (SFSU), specializing in educational equity and student development for underrepresented populations. His roles include project coordination for San Francisco Promise and work in Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, supporting K-12 and transfer students across California.

His academic credentials feature an Ed.D in Educational Leadership and Management from Drexel University (2016), an M.A. in Educational Administration, and a B.A. in Asian American Studies—all from SFSU. His dissertation examined Vietnamese American male students' college experiences through the lens of equity and retention.

Research interests emphasize Mixed Race Youth Development and Asian American Education, with documented focus on Vietnamese American males and African American youth. His work bridges academic theory and community practice, addressing systemic barriers in higher education access.

Professional service includes:

• Board President of Friends of Storybook School (2020–Present)
• SFSU Scholarship Review Committee member (2018–Present)
• Sigma Omicron Pi Faculty Advisor (2010–Present)
• APAHE Conference Co-Chair (2014–2017)

With over a decade in non-profit program management—including San Francisco Achievers' work with African American males—he integrates community engagement with academic leadership, prioritizing first-generation and minority student success from preschool through college.