Tatiana Joseph, PhD

Dr. Tatiana Joseph is an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she leads the Second Language Acquisition Program and is deeply committed to advancing educational opportunities for multilingual learners. As a 1.5-generation immigrant and former English Language Learner, her personal experiences with discrimination and racism shaped her passion for equitable education. Dr. Joseph’s research focuses on language acquisition, culturally sustaining practices, anti-racist education, language rights, and curriculum development. Dr. Joseph’s research is driven by a commitment to social justice, equity, and the empowerment of marginalized communities, with a particular focus on education reform and teacher development.

Dr. Joseph has also served as a School Board Director for Milwaukee Public Schools, advocating for inclusive, high-quality education in the community she grew up in. Currently, she serves as the principal investigator for the professional grant, Preparing Inclusive Early Childhood Education project, funded by the U. S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA)which bridges research, teaching, and advocacy to create impactful learning environments for all students.