Meet the experts behind Educational Voyager's journalism, analysis, and guides
Senior Education Reporter
Sarah Chen is a higher education journalist specializing in technology's impact on learning and workforce preparation. She has reported on AI in education for The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, and EdSurge. Her work on algorithmic bias in admissions software won a 2023 National Education Writers Association award.
Professor of Educational Technology, UCLA
Dr. Maria Rodriguez is a professor of educational technology at UCLA's School of Education and Information Studies. Her research focuses on digital equity, algorithmic bias in educational technology, and faculty development for technology integration. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Educational Technology and has consulted for the U.S. Department of Education on digital equity initiatives.
Certified Financial Aid Administrator
Lisa Thompson is a certified financial aid administrator with 12 years of experience at both public and private institutions. She specializes in helping first-generation and low-income students navigate the financial aid process. Her practical guides on FAFSA completion and aid appeals are used by high school counselors nationwide.
Financial Aid Policy Analyst
James Wilson is a financial aid policy analyst with 15 years of experience in federal student aid programs. He previously served as a senior policy advisor at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and as a financial aid director at a public research university. He writes on FAFSA policy, student loan programs, and college affordability.
Higher Education Policy Reporter
Emily Chen reports on higher education policy, state funding, and institutional governance. She previously covered state government for a major metropolitan newspaper and served as a policy analyst at a higher education advocacy organization. Her investigative series on state disinvestment in public higher education won a 2022 Sigma Delta Chi award.
Graduate Education Correspondent
David Park covers graduate education, research funding, and academic career pathways. He previously worked as a program officer at the National Science Foundation and as a graduate admissions coordinator at a major research university. His reporting on graduate student mental health and funding disparities has been cited in congressional testimony.
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