Sobeida Velazquez

Sobeida Velazquez is an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego (USD), contributing to its online Master of Education (MEd) program. As a USD alumna, she emphasizes the institution’s mission of fostering critical thinking and student-centered pedagogy.

• Education:
  • PhD in Education for Social Justice, University of San Diego
  • MA in Bilingual Cross-cultural Education, University of San Diego
  • BA in Political Science, University of San Diego
  • BA in Spanish Literature, University of San Diego

Research Interests focus on the intersection of multilingual education, social justice, and leadership. Her work advocates for humanizing pedagogical practices and supporting transfronterizx students in educational systems.

Professional Affiliations:

• Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges of Teacher Education (AILACTE)
• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
• California Bilingual Educators Association (CABE)
• American Educational Research Association (AERA)

She actively promotes USD’s Catholic mission, encouraging students to embrace learning, leadership, and community service with an open heart.