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Member of the Board of Trustees; Los Angeles Community College District; Office 5

Academic Background Dr. Pescador obtained a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA, an M.A. in International Development Education from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA.

Expertise Dr. Pescador has taught education and social sciences at numerous institutions domestically and internationally including Cal State LA and USC. He is an accomplished academic administrator and engaged scholar who serves as Research Associate for the UCLA Paulo Freire Institute in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies.

Professional Activities Over the last decade, Dr. Pescador has worked extensively with Angeleno students and immigrant groups in both formal and popular education settings. He is a service learning advocate and a student centered practitioner. Dr. Pescador has served as an academic advisor for multiple educational organizations including the California Department of Education, Families in Schools, Larchmont Charter School, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Thomas Jefferson Senior High School.

Public Service Dr. Pescador has volunteered in numerous community based organizations serving students, families and communities. In 2009, he was appointed to serve on the Governing Council of the K-12 UCLA Community School--one the Robert F. Kennedy community schools. He is a frequent political analyst in print and electronic media.