Yoon Pak

Yoon Pak is a Professor and Head in the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, specializing in Asian American Studies and education policy. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington and focuses her research on the history of intercultural education, particularly regarding racial minorities and immigrant groups in the 20th century. Pak has contributed significantly to the understanding of Asian American education both historically and in contemporary contexts. Her teaching includes courses such as Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History, where she explores the complexities of race and identity in American education. Additionally, she has published numerous articles addressing systemic racism and social justice in educational settings.