Anthony Hernandez

Anthony Hernandez is a Teaching Professor II at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education, specializing in educational leadership and policy. He holds a Ph.D. and master’s in Educational Policy Studies from UW-Madison, and degrees from Harvard University. His research focuses on leadership in Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), particularly Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and material hardships like food and housing insecurity in higher education.

Education:

• Ph.D. and M.A., Educational Policy Studies, UW-Madison
• M.A., Harvard Business School & Kennedy School of Government
• B.A. cum laude, Harvard University

He has received the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation RDA Award for his work on HSI leadership and the Christine and Philip Lodewick Award for excellence in multicultural education. Dr. Hernandez also leads evaluations of federal grants (e.g., USDA SFSP, DHSI, PPOHA) and serves on committees like the School of Education’s EDIC and the Scholar Strategy Network.

His teaching approach, influenced by Paulo Freire and bell hooks, emphasizes critical pedagogy. He has been nominated for four UW-Madison student-initiated teaching awards, recognized for inspiring and challenging students.

Community & Professional Roles:

• Board member, Willy Street Co-op
• Former board member, College Bound Arizona, From Gangs to Jobs, and Dreamers of Wisconsin
• Lead at UW-Madison’s Scholar Strategy Network Chapter
• Affiliate, UW-Madison Teaching Academy