Nicole Cuadro

Nicole Cuadro is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Learning and Instruction at the University of San Francisco's School of Education. She currently serves as Director of Graduate Admissions for the School of Nursing and Health Professions and is completing her doctoral research in Organizational Leadership with a focus on digital accessibility in higher education. Her roles include administrative and academic leadership across multiple departments.

• Education: MA in Digital Media and Learning (USF, 2009); BA in Liberal Arts (Saint Mary's College, 2007)
• Appointments: Co-Chair of Digital Teaching and Learning Committee (SONHP); Member of President's Advisory Committee on Women's Status; Member of Universal Access Working Group

Her research focuses on digital accessibility, digital ethics, and instructional design. Key themes include accessible pedagogy, universal design for learning (UDL), and the integration of technology in education. She explores how virtual environments like Second Life impact learning modalities and investigates effective strategies for synchronous online discussions in teacher training programs.

Notable recognition includes the 2019 Fr. William J. Dunne Individual Merit Award. Nicole has contributed to publications analyzing virtual reality's role in education and has over a decade of experience in education technology roles spanning K-12 and higher education sectors.