Raquel Muñiz

Raquel Muñiz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Higher Education at Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. She holds a J.D. and Ph.D. from Penn State University and a B.A. from Texas A&M International University. Her expertise spans Law and Education Policy, Equity, and Social Justice, with a focus on dismantling oppressive systems through legal and policy analysis.

• Education: Ph.D. (Penn State University), J.D. (Penn State Law), B.A. (Texas A&M International University)
• Research Interests: Racial equity in education law, legal policy intersections, and systems thinking to address systemic inequities

Her work examines how law and policy shape educational equity, particularly through a racial justice lens. Notable grants include the W.T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program ($350,000) and Spencer Foundation grants exploring Latinx law students' experiences.

• Awards:
  • AERA Early Career Award (2025)
  • Education Law Association Steven S. Goldberg Award (2024)
  • W.T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program (2029 cohort)

Dr. Muñiz actively engages in professional service, including roles in the American Educational Research Association and Education Law Association.