Michael Paz

Michael Paz

Michael Paz

Assistant Director of Student Services/ Graduate Student Affairs Officer

Impassioned with the hope of liberation for all peoples through education and community, Michael is privileged to be part of the student services team at the Graduate School of Journalism. Michael’s belief that education could be used as a tool to connect and empower was shaped by his work as a teacher and in the nonprofit space, specifically in college access for first generation students in San Francisco. Inspired by the colleagues and communities he worked in, Michael sought (and is still seeking) to make a larger impact in higher education by breaking down the systemic barriers that stop students from working towards making their dreams into realities.

Michael’s deeply grateful to be a part of the J-School because he believes so strongly in the work of the talented and fierce storytellers of this community. Michael hopes that if students don’t know how to address a challenge (yet), they know they can lean on him to figure out where to begin.

Outside of the J-School, you can find Michael trying to fit in some cycling with his other full time job: navigating parenthood with his better half.