I am a writer, researcher and teacher.
My work uses social science methods to explore family dynamics in an era of increased globalization.
I especially center the experiences of migrants, children, and youth.
I use—and teach about—rigorous qualitative research designs, especially family ethnography, in-depth interviews, child-centered approaches, comparative design strategies and triangulation techniques. Research projects and study abroad opportunities have taken me to Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica and Spain. I am bilingual in Spanish and English.
I graduated with a PhD in Sociology in 2007 from the CUNY Graduate Center and with a BA in Sociology and Latin American Studies in 1998 from Rutgers University. I taught previously at the NYU Gallatin School and at Kent State University. Currently, I am a Professor of Sociology at the University at Albany.
For my academic profile and CV, see the site.
For publications, see the Google Scholar page.
Academia has rigorous standards; my goal is also to make my research accessible and meaningful for members of families and communities. Here are some examples of my most recent public-facing projects.
Everybody Moves Series: Migration Stories from our Community: The Everybody Moves Series.
ELLevation Blog: EL Experiences: US Born Children of Immigrants | Ellevation
NY State Immigration Enforcement Data Tool: New York State’s Foreign-Born Population and Immigration Enforcement | Rockefeller Institute of Government
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