Norma A. Marrun

Norma A. Marrun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A first-generation college graduate, she holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies with a focus on Latina/o Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University. Her work centers on critical race theory, multicultural education, and Chicana/Latina feminisms, with a focus on advancing equity in PK-20 education pipelines for students of color.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies (Latinx Studies focus), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Undergraduate studies in Chicana and Chicano Studies and participation in the Ronald E. McNair Program, San José State University

Research & Teaching: Marrun’s scholarship examines systemic inequities in education through intersectional frameworks, advocating for humanizing pedagogies that affirm marginalized communities. She is particularly committed to increasing representation of faculty of color and centering Indigenous and Latinx knowledge systems in curricula.

Professional Contributions: Her interdisciplinary approach bridges critical theory with practical advocacy, mentoring students to become transformative educators. While no specific grants are listed, her work aligns with institutional initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.