Asami Robledo-Allen Yamamoto

Asami Robledo-Allen Yamamoto (she/her/ella) is an art educator, doctoral student, and artist dedicated to advancing equity and innovation in art museum education. As a disabled Mexican professional, she champions the transformative power of museum programs to inspire and effect meaningful change within community. Her advocacy focuses on Spanish-language inclusion in cultural spaces, anti-ableist and anti-racist educational practices, and the preservation of Latino culture across the country.
She holds a Master of Arts in Art Education with a certification in Art Museum Education and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from the University of North Texas. Currently, she is a second-year doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Bilingual Bicultural Education. Her research specifically focuses on how art museums can foster belonging in Mexican immigrants.
Outside of her work, Asami is a practicing artist, Disney enthusiast, and dog lover.