The New School University

Faculty Member, Global Studies

Assistant Professor in Global Studies

About

My research interests are mainly in the fields of Politics and International Relations, with a focus on international migration, Mexico-U.S. migration policies, diaspora engagement, immigrant integration, Latin American politics, and regionalism.

At The New School I teach the courses "Immigration Politics in the U.S.", "Borders, Migrants and States", "Democracy, Security and Migration in the Americas", "Governing the Global" and "Global Migration".

My main area of research focuses on Mexican migration to the U.S. and the historical development of Mexico's diaspora engagement policies. My book "Mexico and its Diaspora in the United States: Policies of Emigration Since 1848" was published by Cambridge University Press in June 2011
(http://www.amazon.com/Mexico-its-Diaspora-United-States/dp/1107011264/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1).


I am currently interested in exploring sending states’ interests and objectives in the management of migration from a comparative perspective; the role of sending states in promoting integration in the host country; and the role of civil society in the governance of migration.

I am happy to share some of my publications (listed under the CV section) upon request. Please get in touch if you have any comments or questions.

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