Interview with Sachiko Oates, EdD on Completing her Ed.D. Dissertation from Arizona State University
Featured Interview from OnlineEdDPrograms.com: Dr. Sachiko Oates
Our partners at OnlineEdDPrograms.com recently featured Dr. Sachiko Oates, winner of the 2023 CPED Dissertation in Practice Award, in a powerful interview exploring her journey, research, and advocacy for immigrant-origin adult learners in higher education.
In her dissertation, From Resilience to Empowerment: Immigrant-Origin Adult Learners’ Journeys towards Postsecondary Education, Dr. Oates used Critical Participatory Action Research (CPAR) to center student voices and uncover institutional barriers impacting immigrant adult learners. Her work not only highlights the resilience of these students but also proposes actionable strategies for creating more inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive learning environments.