Dr. Mitzi Danae Morales Monters holds a PhD and a Master of Science in Educational Research from the Department of Educational Research at CINVESTAV-IPN. Her research has focused on private higher education, university graduates and employment, legal education, digital culture, academic integrity, and student plagiarism.

She has directed undergraduate and postgraduate theses. She has been a speaker at national and international conferences specializing in education. She is the author and co-author of scientific articles published in prestigious academic journals. She is a member of the Mexican Council for Educational Research and of the Mexican Association for the Study of Higher Education.

She won the 2019 CEEAD Award for the best Postgraduate Thesis. She also won the 2011 ANUIES award for the best Master’s Thesis on higher education. She is a member of the National System of Researchers.