Alexandra Allweiss

Alexandra Allweiss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University's College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on comparative and international education, feminist and decolonial theories, and youth studies, particularly examining how systemic structures impact Indigenous Maya Chuj youth and educators across Guatemala and the U.S.

Her work combines transnational ethnography with critical theories to explore educational policies and their effects on marginalized communities. Key themes include anti-imperialist pedagogy, Indigenous sovereignty, and intersectional identity formation. Recent publications address topics such as Chuj youth resistance to colonial systems and counter-pedagogies in Latin America (Abya Yala).

Allweiss advocates for equity-centered education reforms, emphasizing teacher training in social justice frameworks. Her scholarship critiques neoliberal educational policies and media representations that perpetuate systemic inequities. She has contributed to discussions on anti-CRT movements and intersectional approaches to socially just teaching practices.

While no formal awards are listed in the provided materials, her research demonstrates significant contributions to decolonial and critical educational studies. She advises no listed students but collaborates with global Indigenous communities and educators to advance transformative educational spaces.