Vishodana Thamotharan

Dr. Vishodana Thamotharan is an Assistant Professor and Director of STEM Initiatives at the National College of Education, National Louis University. She holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California, an M.A. in Education from Stanford University, and a B.S. in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology from UCLA.

• Education:
• Ed.D., University of Southern California (201?–201?)
• M.A., Stanford University (201?–201?)
• B.S., UCLA (201?–201?)

Her research focuses on STEM Teaching Identity, Multicultural Teaching practices, and equity-centered approaches in education, particularly for Black and Brown youth. She has prior experience as Associate Director of FIUteach and has served as a Chemistry Teacher, Department Chair, and New Teacher Mentor. Dr. Thamotharan emphasizes redistributing power and centering marginalized voices in STEM education.