Dr. Allen’s research interests focus on the educational experiences of traditionally under-represented students, particularly Latino students, as they access, transition, and enroll in higher education. She earned her doctorate in higher education administration, with a concentration in Mexican American Studies, from the University of Texas at Austin (2012). She received her Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration (2005) and Bachelor’s degree in General Family and Consumer Sciences (2003) from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Ozuna Allen CV.