Liberty de Rivera

Dr. Liberty de Rivera holds the position of Vice-Chancellor Research Fellow at the Faculty of Education, Southern Cross University. Her research focuses on policy analysis in disaster risk reduction, climate change education, and cognitive justice, emphasizing marginalized knowledge systems in global policy frameworks. She has conducted research across Singapore, the Philippines, Vanuatu, and Australia, advocating for decolonial approaches in education.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Research (University of the Philippines, 1999–2004)
• Master of Development Studies (University of Sydney, 2010–2011)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Education (University of Sydney, 2016–2021)

Research Interests: Dr. de Rivera’s work interrogates how policies prioritize certain knowledge systems over others, particularly in disaster management and climate education. She employs critical policy analysis to expose epistemic exclusion and advocates for cognitive justice through inclusive pedagogies. Her decolonial frameworks challenge Western-centric educational paradigms.

Publications: Her articles explore topics like student misconceptions in climate science, global citizenship education resources, and policy rhetoric in disaster risk reduction. Recent work highlights post-disaster youth needs and pedagogical strategies to correct persistent climate misconceptions.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her research frequently addresses policy implementation challenges and educational reforms. She advises on projects integrating indigenous knowledge into disaster management curricula, though no student advisees are explicitly mentioned.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Southern Cross University’s Disaster and Climate Change Education initiatives, contributing to policy advocacy and cross-cultural educational frameworks.