Judy Marquez Kiyama

About the Author

Judy Marquez Kiyama is a scholar whose research centers on the educational experiences of first-generation college students and the cultural assets they bring to higher education. Drawing on qualitative and intersectional frameworks, she examines how institutions can better recognize and build upon students’ lived experiences to foster mobility and success. Her scholarship highlights the importance of culturally responsive practices that honor the strengths students carry from their families and communities. Through her work, Kiyama advocates for systemic change that supports underrepresented learners in navigating and transforming higher education spaces.