Christine Sierra, associate professor of Political Science, has been elected secretary of the American Political Science Association. APSA, founded in 1903, is the top professional organization for the study of political science serving more than 15,000 members in 80 countries.
John Garcia of the University of Arizona was named 2nd vice president marking the first time two Hispanics were elected during a term.
“I believe I am the first Hispanic woman to be an officer,” Sierra added.
Sierra teaches and researches American politics with a focus on race, ethnicity and gender. She publishes on Latino political participation, immigration politics and Hispanic politics in New Mexico.
She is at the forefront in the study of Latina women in the United States. She is currently directing a major study on elected officials, with a special focus on women of color.
Posted by scarr at September 27, 2004 04:03 PM