Meet Our Students
Viridiana Sigala
Phd Student

“ I am a first-generation Latina and a second-year PhD social work student, and it
has been an honor and a great privilege to be part of this beautiful program. I appreciate
my cohort, the program, and especially my professors for their impact on my life and
encouraging words to continue my journey.”
Ramon Coronado
Phd Candidate

“ I had been teaching adjunct for five years when I started the PhD program at OLLU.
I enjoyed learning from the pedagogy courses different ways that I can engage my students
in the classroom. Additionally, I was able to complete various studies on mental
health in higher education that really enhanced my ability to support students in
distress.”
Jennifer Vasquez
Phd Candidate

“In this program, students learn to research and teach social work, and develop the
skills needed to excel in higher education. When I was hired for my first full-time
teaching position at a D2 university, I was prepared. I have consistently exceeded
expectations on student and faculty evaluations, and the measures for promotion and
tenure.”