Patrosinio Cruz
Graduate Student Researcher
Patrosinio Cruz (He/Him/El) is a first-year Master of Social Welfare (MSW) graduate student at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, concentrating on Educational Equity, Community Well-being, and Social Justice. A San Fernando Valley native and first-generation student, Patrosinio holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Social Transformation from UCLA. Currently, he is a Graduate Fellow with the UCLA Pritzker Center’s Antelope Valley Landscape Analysis Project team. Patrosinio’s professional background is rooted in working with community-based organizations (CBOs) within the education system. His interests and passions lie at the intersection of macro-level policy and education law. He intends to pursue a career in law with the goal of working in education legislation, remaining a dedicated advocate for children and families.