Research

Dr. D'Costa is passionate about community-based research that empowers culturally and linguistically minoritized children and families. Her research focuses on a) critically exploring the impact of oppressive forces on minoritized youth and b) building culturally sustaining practices in academics, behaviors, and mental health for K-12 students. 

Dr. D'Costa is a research collaborator with 

Current Research

Presentations

Research Lab

Dr. D'Costa works with graduate and undergraduate students to collaborate on research. Her students have shared at local schools, presented at national conferences, and published in academic journals.