Department of Education

Hometown: West Warwick, Rhode Island    
Education: University of Rhode Island: Human Development and Family Science (B.S.), Gender and Women's Studies (B.A.), Minor in Leadership Studies, and College Student Personnel (M.S.)    

Juan Loayza-Miranda (He/Him/His/Èl) is a graduate student at Brown University, pursuing his second master's degree in Urban Education Policy. Juan aspires to be an innovative problem solver, critical thinker, and advocate in the field of education. As a proud first-generation Latino, Juan received his undergraduate degrees in Human Development and Family Science, Gender and Women's Studies, and Leadership Studies from the University of Rhode Island (URI) as a Talent Development Scholar in May 2022. Following his undergraduate education, Juan received his Master of Science (M.S.) in College Student Personnel from the University of Rhode Island in May 2024.

During this immersive student affairs graduate program, he served in various roles such as: Orientation Assistant for URI's Office of New Student Programs, Graduate Assistant for the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement office, Athletics Intern for Johnson and Wales University, Resident Dean for Harvard University Pre-College Program, Course Instructor for First-Year students, and Diversity & Inclusion Graduate Intern for URI Greek Affairs. For his master's thesis, Juan explored pre-college program outreach initiatives for urban and low-income communities, families, and youth. After graduation, Juan will be delving into the field of education reform and educational policy work for students with marginalized backgrounds and identities.