Mica Pollock

About the Author

Mica Pollock is a distinguished anthropologist and educator whose work bridges the fields of anthropology and education to address pressing issues of equity and social justice. With a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, she has held faculty positions at institutions such as the University of California, San Diego, and now serves as a professor at Lewis & Clark College. Pollock's research focuses on how race, language, and culture shape educational experiences, drawing from ethnographic studies in diverse global contexts. Her influential scholarship challenges conventional narratives in education, advocating for inclusive policies that empower marginalized communities. As editor of A Companion to the Anthropology of Education (Wiley Blackwell Companions to Anthropology), she has curated a vital resource for scholars examining the intersections of culture and learning. Through her writing and activism, Pollock continues to inspire transformative approaches to education worldwide.