» Paulo Freire Democratic Project Current Members

The Paulo Freire Democratic Project (PFDP) is committed to the development of resources that can assist individuals, groups, and collectives in their various efforts to improve schools and communities and strengthen the democratic practices of state and federal governments. Academic scholars, graduate students from several institutions and disciplines, and community activists are part of the project.

For more information about the Paulo Freire Democratic Project, please contact Dr. Lilia Monzó, Professor and PFDP Coordinator, at monzo@chapman.edu.

Chapman University Members

Dr. Lilia D. Monzó
Professor and Coordinator of the PFDP

Dr. Gregory Warren
Instructional Assistant Professor

Dr. Anaida Colón-Muñiz
Professor Emerita of Education

Dr. Margie Curwen
Associate Professor

Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
Instructional Assistant Professor

Dr. Suzanne SooHoo
Professor Emerita of Education

Dr. Kevin Nguyen-Stockbridge
Director of LGBTQ Pride and Achievement

Chapman University Students

Cristal Flores
Ph.D. in Education Student, Culture and Curricular Studies Emphasis

Kena Gomalo
Ph.D. in Education Student, Culture and Curricular Studies Emphasis

Elena Marquez
Ph.D. in Education Student, Culture and Curricular Studies Emphasis

Nidjara Pecenkovic
Ph.D. in Education Student, Culture and Curricular Studies Emphasis

Adriana Quiros
Ph.D. in Education Student, Culture and Curricular Studies Emphasis

Jenny Zavala
Ph.D. in Education Student, Culture and Curricular Studies Emphasis

Community Activists

Dr. Charlotte Achieng Evensen, Ph.D. '16
Teacher and Scholar
Warren High School
Downey Unified School District

Dr. Ndindi Kitonga, Ph.D. '10
Teacher and Scholar
Angeles Workshop School

Dr. Katie Kitchens, Ph.D. '24
Teacher and Scholar

Dr. Jose Paolo Magcalas
Assistant Professor of Education
California State University, Los Angeles

Dr. Peter McLaren
Professor Emeritus of Education
University of California, Los Angeles

Dr. Yan Wang, Ph.D. '20
Teacher and Scholar-Activist
Fletcher Elementary School
Orange Unified School District