Department of Sociology & Criminology |
Faculty Lisa M. Martinez
Background:Lisa M. Martinez, Assistant Professor, received her PhD in Sociology from the University of Arizona in 2004. Her areas of expertise include political sociology, Latina/o sociology, and race, class, and gender. She is currently working on a research project examining the role of Latino community-based organizations in mobilizing Latinos for conventional and unconventional political action. As a member of DU's Latina/o Center for Community Engagement and Scholarship (DULCCES), she is actively involved in mutually beneficial research and community-based projects that foster connections between DU and Denver's Latina/o population. Professor Martinez teaches courses in social inequality, political sociology, immigration, and research methods. Her publications include, "Yes We Can (Si Se Puede): Latino Participation in Unconventional Politics" (Social Forces, 2005). (E-mail: Lisa.Martinez@du.edu) For a copy of Lisa's curriculum vitae, please click here. |