Samuel D. Rocha

Samuel D. Rocha is a Professor and Graduate Curriculum Coordinator in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His role involves overseeing graduate curriculum development and academic leadership within the Faculty of Education. He holds a position at Ponderosa Commons 3035 and can be reached via sam.rocha@ubc.ca.

His research and educational focus aligns with the department’s emphases on adult learning, higher education policy, and Indigenous educational leadership, as reflected in UBC’s EDST programs such as Ts’kel: Indigenous Educational Leadership and Resurgence. While specific research interests are not detailed in the text, his affiliation with these programs suggests engagement with culturally responsive education, equity in education systems, and curriculum innovation.

No scientific awards or publications are explicitly listed in the provided text. His professional activity includes contributions to the department’s climate action plan and related initiatives, as part of UBC’s broader climate justice efforts.