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I have a M.A. in Public Anthropology from American University in Washington D.C., following a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, Georgia. My research interests are identity, indigeneity, material culture, cultural sustainability and political economy. Most particularly the focus is on the ‘Reconocimiento’ struggles of the Afro-Mexican community of Costa Chica and their quest to realize their full social and political rights as birthright citizens of the state of Mexico.

My research discusses intersecting art and social justice as a method for expression and social reprieve for underrepresented or traditionally marginalized communities.

My latest research, “Agua Escondido: Sense of Space, Climate Change, and Migration in Costa Chica, Mexico”discusses the community’s social challenges with climate change, spatial relationality, cultural/eco preservation, infrastructure, and migration.

Most recent Projects:

• Creator/Curator of Afro-Mexican Art Exhibition @ La Zona Art Gallery, San Antonio, Texas,: “La Isla Bajo El Mar: Afro-Mexican Identity Through The Arts and Activism In Costa Chica, Mexico” September 2025

• Creator/Curator of Afro-Mexican Art Exhibition @ Oak Cliff Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas,: “La Isla Bajo El Mar: Afro-Mexican Identity: Navigating The Water Bearer’s Age” March 2026

Please see ‘Projects’ and ‘Articles’ section for further information on some of my other other past and current research and projects.