Rebecca Cheung

Rebecca Cheung serves as Associate Adjunct Professor and Assistant Dean of Leadership Development programs at UC Berkeley's Berkeley School of Education, directing the Principal Leadership Institute and LEAD EdD. As Principal Investigator for the California Department of Education-funded 21st Century School Leadership Academy (21CSLA), she leads statewide efforts to develop equitable learning environments through educational leadership.

Her educational background includes an EdD in Educational Leadership from UC Berkeley (2008) and an MA in Educational Leadership from Mills College.

Dr. Cheung's research centers on leadership preparation for equity and social justice, with emphasis on systems that nurture educator diversity. Her work explores:

• Leadership development frameworks for marginalized communities
• Policy mechanisms for increasing educator diversity
• Equity-focused practices in urban schooling contexts
• Intersection of data analysis and social justice leadership

Her 2018-2022 publications reveal consistent focus on leaders of color, mentorship systems, and innovative assessment models for school leadership preparation. Key trends include cross-institutional collaboration methodologies and culturally responsive leadership frameworks.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Emerging Leader by Phi Delta Kappan (2013)

As PI for the 21CSLA State Center—a $15M+ initiative—the grant supports California's educational leaders across seven regional academies. Her advisory roles with California state education entities and EdPrepLab demonstrate significant policy influence. While specific doctoral advisees aren't listed, her LEAD EdD program leadership implies extensive mentorship of education professionals.

She directs the 21CSLA consortium involving UCLA School of Education, California Subject Matter Projects, and regional academies, while leading Berkeley's Principal Leadership Institute that trains over 200 administrators annually.