Teresa Córdova is director of the Great Cities Institute at UIC and professor of urban planning and policy. She collaborates with communities and policymakers to translate research into action, shaping equitable urban development policy and community development practice.
Aída Hurtado, UC Santa Barbara professor and Luis Leal Endowed Chair, researches intersectional feminisms, Latino/a/x identity, and media representations. She has authored several influential books, received notable awards, and spoke at the 2017 and 2018 Women's March.
Francisco J. Hernández, a history of education expert, has served as vice chancellor for students at multiple universities. He advises the UC Chicanx/Latinx Alumni Association and the NROC Project, and he holds various board positions.
Avelardo Valdez, USC emeritus professor and former Fulbright Scholar, researches substance abuse, violence, and health among high-risk minorities. He has been the recipient of NIH grants, has chaired the National Hispanic Science Network Association, and has served on the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Causes and Consequences of Incarceration.
