Miguel N. Abad

Miguel N. Abad is an Assistant Professor and Faculty Advisor in the Department of Child & Adolescent Development at San Francisco State University, within the College of Health & Social Sciences. His work bridges youth studies, race and social justice, and participatory action research, with a focus on educational equity, youth activism, and community-based initiatives.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Education, University of California, Irvine

Research Interests: His scholarship examines antiblackness, model minority discourse, critical bifocality in youth work, and infrapolitical strategies in education. He emphasizes participatory methodologies and youth-driven solutions to systemic inequities, particularly in urban contexts. His recent work critiques neoliberal educational policies and explores abolitionist frameworks in schooling.

Publications Trends: His 2020-2025 articles reflect a focus on youth resistance, pedagogical dreaming, and structural critiques of educational systems. They often intersect with themes of racial justice, community organizing, and policy reform.

Advising & Engagement: As Faculty Advisor, he guides students in linking academic work with community-based research and activism. He collaborates extensively with Bay Area organizations on college access, career development, and social movement initiatives.

Contact: Office: HSS 359 | Email: mnabad@sfsu.edu