Ariana Yang

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About Ariana Yang

Ariana Yang (she/her/hers) currently serves as the Events Coordinator with the Institute for Global Studies at the University of Minnesota. She has spent the last decade examining issues in education, with demonstrated commitment to critical paradigms of pedagogy, qualitative research, and the intersections of education and ethnic studies. Her research focuses include Southeast Asian American and Hmong American students and teachers, with methodological experience in case study, critical ethnography, and participatory action research. She holds extensive and diverse experiences supporting students at the collegiate level through course instruction, writing tutoring, and student services. She remains deeply invested in envisioning how students, teachers, community members, and scholars can collaborate toward visions of socially just schooling.She is a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative candidate passionate about human services and social justice. Possesses excellent technical writing skills, extensive qualitative research experience, and a diverse repertoire supporting students through course instruction, writing tutoring, program development, events planning, and workshop facilitation. Deeply invested in creative problem-solving and working effectively with others to meet collective goals. Adaptable and level-headed in dynamic social, political, and cultural landscapes.