Monisha Bajaj

Dr. Monisha Bajaj is a Professor of International and Multicultural Education at the University of San Francisco's School of Education. Her work focuses on peace education, human rights, racial justice, and global educational equity. She holds a PhD in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University, alongside degrees from Stanford University.

Her research emphasizes marginalized youth, immigrant/refugee education, and anti-xenophobia strategies. Key contributions include developing curricula for UNICEF/UNESCO and editing the International Journal of Human Rights Education. Awards include the AERA Ella Baker/Septima Clark Human Rights Award (2015) and USF's Distinguished Research Award (2018).

• Expertise: Global South education, human rights pedagogy, and social justice
• Publications: Over 8 authored/edited books and numerous peer-reviewed articles
• Funding: Supported by Fulbright, Rockefeller Foundation, and Spencer Foundation

Her work bridges academic research with grassroots initiatives, advocating for transformative education policies that address systemic inequities.