Rama Ali Kased

Rama Ali Kased is an Associate Professor in the Department of Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University’s College of Ethnic Studies. She holds a B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science from St. Francis College, a Master’s in Social Justice and Equity from SF State University, and an Ed.D in Educational Leadership from SF State University. Her work emphasizes curriculum development in K-12 and higher education.

• B.A. in Special Studies (Philosophy & Political Science), St. Francis College
• Master’s in Special Studies (Social Justice & Equity), San Francisco State University
• Ed.D in Educational Leadership, San Francisco State University

Dr. Kased is a community organizer with extensive experience across major U.S. cities. She founded organizations like Arab Women Active in Arts in Media (AWAAM) in NYC and the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) in the SF Bay Area. Her leadership roles include serving on boards of community-based organizations and task forces such as AB 540, first-year experience, and the Men of Color Academic Success work group at SF State.

Her research and teaching focus on education equity, racial and economic justice, and community engagement. Recent scholarly work evaluates student success programs, while her edited dissertation explores social justice education models to counter oppression. Her articles and projects highlight classroom-based liberation strategies, solidarity-building among students, and curriculum responsiveness.

No specific scientific awards are listed, though her Metro College Success Program—an award-winning initiative supporting low-income, underrepresented students—is noted. Advising and grants details are not explicitly provided, but she leads Metro’s grant-funded social justice efforts. She is affiliated with labs/teams like the Metro College Success Program and contributes to initiatives like the First-Year Experience task force.