Daniel Solórzano

Dr. Daniel Solórzano is a Professor of Social Science and Comparative Education at UCLA's Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, with joint appointments in the Chicana and Chicano Studies and Women's Studies departments. His research focuses on critical race and gender theory in education, racial microaggressions, and equity for underrepresented students.

• PhD in Sociology of Education (Claremont Graduate School, 1986)
• M.A. in Educational Policy (Claremont Graduate School, 1983)
• M.Ed. in Urban/Multicultural Education (Loyola Marymount University, 1974)
• B.A. in Sociology/Chicano Studies (Loyola University, 1972)

His work employs Critical Race Quantitative Intersectionality, Critical Race Spatial Analysis, and Counterstorytelling to examine educational access and systemic inequities. He has pioneered methodologies combining GIS mapping with critical race frameworks and developed transfer student support programs.

Key publication trends include critical race analysis of educational policy, spatial mapping of racial inequities, and intersectional studies of Latinx communities. His research often centers community cultural wealth and resistance narratives.

• Recipient of UCLA Distinguished Teacher Award (2007)

As Director of UC/ACCORD, he advocates for systemic equity reforms across the University of California system. His teaching emphasizes critical race gender theory and racial microaggressions in educational contexts.