Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales

Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, renowned for her innovative approaches to critical pedagogy and ethnic studies education. Her work emphasizes culturally and community responsive curricula, particularly for students of color, and she has developed widely adopted research-based teaching tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Ethnic Studies, University of California, Berkeley
• Doctorate in Education, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Her research focuses on transforming K-12 and higher education through critical pedagogy and institutionalizing ethnic studies at local, state, and national levels. She founded the award-winning Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP), which trains future educators in Filipina/x/o American studies and curriculum development.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024 Wang Family Excellence Award for Outstanding Faculty Teaching

As a mentor, she has chaired over 70 master’s thesis committees and 40 doctoral dissertations, supporting first-generation and working-class students. Her advocacy extends to curriculum design and teacher training in culturally responsive pedagogy across diverse educational settings.

Labs & Teams:

• Founder of Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP), a nationally recognized ethnic studies educational community