Paulina is a 5th year PhD candidate in Educational Studies at the School of Education. As a first-generation Filipina American, Paulina's research interest include representation, (counter)storytelling, and colonial histories. She is currently researching ethnic studies curricula and pedagogy, specifically around Filipina/o/x American studies Originally from California, Paulina Fraser received her M.A.Ed with a concentration in Equity and Social Justice at San Francisco State University. In her free time, Paulina enjoys laughing, soaking up the sun and being near the water, cooking, NPR Tiny Desk concerts, face masks, and being around her community.