Giselle Laiduc

Giselle Laiduc serves as an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Santa Clara University, where her research critically examines equity barriers in higher education through the lenses of critical race theory and social psychology.

Her scholarly focus spans:

• Deconstructing neoliberal diversity narratives in college transition
• Developing wise interventions for identity safety and social justice
• Advancing STEM equity for women and underrepresented groups
• Documenting navigational capital of minoritized students
• Analyzing immigration media framing and political discourse
• Centering first-generation student experiences and family dynamics

Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a concentrated effort to translate critical race perspectives into actionable institutional change, particularly through relatable role model interventions at Hispanic Serving Institutions and frameworks for disrupting dominant diversity discourses. Her work consistently bridges theory and practice to address systemic inequities in academic environments.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

Details regarding student mentorship, grant funding, or laboratory affiliations remain unspecified in the source information, though her intervention-based research suggests active program development and evaluation.