She identifies as an engaged scholar, combining teaching, research, and scholarship by focusing on teaching for social justice. Her current research addresses the benefits of experiential learning and service-learning for social justice outcomes. Franco-Zamudio is a member of the Governing Council of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) and is currently serving as Co-Chair of the SPSSI Teaching and Mentoring Committee and Member of the SPSSI Task Force for Engaged Scholarship. She has received awards for her teaching and service, including the SPSSI Innovative Teaching Award.