My academic background is in education and sociology with a distinctive concentration in transgender studies from a global south and decolonial emphasis. My educational journey began at the community college where I then transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and minor in Public Policy. Keen to explore sociological perspectives in a broader context, I furthered my studies at Columbia University in the City of New York, obtaining a Master's in Sociology. Subsequently, I returned to U.C. Berkeley, driven by a profound interest in the sociology of knowledge and education and its intersection with transgender studies and decoloniality. There, I accomplished both a Master's and a Ph.D. in Education, infusing research with a deep understanding of the complexities faced by trans Black, Indigenous, and Student of Color communities. This confluence of academic and sociological insights, coupled with my specialized concentrations in Critical Theory and Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies, equips me with a unique and comprehensive perspective on the interplay of knowledge production and discourses of trans inclusion and belonging.

I've been at the forefront of groundbreaking educational dialogues, having delivered innovative lectures and courses at esteemed institutions such as Stanford University, U.C. Berkeley, UCLA, Hamilton College, UNC at Greensboro, and Penn State. These engagements centered on trans-decolonial perspectives and analytics, trans-Latinidades, Jotería-Crit and pedagogy, and trans-of-color critique. Through this blend of educational, sociological, and specialized insights on decolonial gender practices, I offer an unparalleled perspective on equity, diversity, and belonging enriched by a keen understanding of historical contexts and decolonial strategies.