Deborah Curtis

Deborah Curtis is a Professor in the Equity, Leadership Studies, and Instructional Technologies (ELSIT) Department at San Francisco State University (SFSU). She holds an MA and Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. Her roles include coordinating the Master of Arts in Equity and Social Justice Education program, directing the GCOE Step to College Program (a dual-enrollment initiative for first-generation high school students), and overseeing the undergraduate quantitative reasoning program in ELSIT.

Dr. Curtis specializes in educational data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and research design. Her teaching spans undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, including courses in the Joint Doctoral Program in Special Education with UC Berkeley. Her research interests focus on equity in education, particularly LGBTQ+ studies, gender issues, and STEM education accessibility.

Though no specific awards or publications are listed, her leadership in program development and commitment to equity-driven education highlight her contributions to advancing inclusive academic practices.