Diplomas/Degrees
Diplomas/Degrees
PhD, Social Welfare, CUNY Graduate Center (2021)
MS, Rural Development, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana- Unidad Xochimilco (UAM-X) (2009)
MA, Sustainable Development, School for International Training (SIT) (2003)
BA, Sociology, Black and Puerto Rican Studies, Hunter College, City University of New York (1998)
Courses Previously Taught
Courses Previously Taught
Latinidad
Introduction to Sociology
Sociology of the Family
Sociology of Violence
Social Problems
First Year Seminar: New Immigrant New York and the Second Generation-
Immigration and Gender
Research Interests
Research Interests
My research interests cut across multiple disciplines and fields of study that include Sociology, Social Welfare/Social Work and Central American/Latinx studies. Specifically my research explores immigrant mothers from Central America and their experiences of reunification with their children after years of separation. I also use a critical feminist lens to analyze experiences of gender with undocumented women, domestic workers, posttraumatic growth, unaccompanied minors, Latinx second generation youth and immigrant transnational families.
International Experience
International Experience
Community Development-
Economic solidarity and women's leadership initiatives
1999- 2010 Enlace, Comunicación y Capacitación, A.C. Ocosingo, Chiapas, México
• 2009 – 2010 Deputy Coordinator: Migration Project; New York
• 2008 – 2009 Regional Director, Chiapas, México
• 2001 – 2008 Program Manager, Chiapas, Mexico
• 1999 – 2001 Community Organizer, Mexico City, Mexico
Honors and Accomplishments
Honors and Accomplishments
2019 Adelphi University Teaching Excellence Award
2023 and 2017- Adelphi University Student Organization Faculty Adviser of the Year Award
2020- American Association of University Women (AAUW) Disseration Fellowship
University Service
University Service
Hispanic Serving Institution co-chair- 2021-present
Latino Students Association organization advisor- 2016-present
Veterans Task Force member- 2022- present
Alpha Sigma Lambda Adelphi Chapter Chair
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