I am a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Political Science at Texas A&M University. My research lies at the intersection of public opinion, political psychology, and public policy in the United States. I am particularly interested in exploring the role of group boundaries, policies, and institutions in shaping the political lives of Latinos and other marginalized groups in the United States.

My dissertation investigates the diverse nature of Latinos' racial identities and their implications for political solidarity in the United States. Drawing on studies of political psychology and intergroup relations, I test the role of Latinos' racial identities and racial traits in shaping their understanding of other groups' experiences and, in turn, their political support for those groups.

Beyond my dissertation, I study how social identities and diversity (both ideological and racial) inform voter preferences in the U.S. and Latin America. I also explore American immigration politics through institutional responsiveness to immigrant communities and the broader influence of immigration policy enforcement on political behavior.

I am a first-generation Texan and the daughter of immigrants from Aguascalientes, Mexico. I am also a first-generation college graduate and hold a Master’s of Public Administration and a B.A. in Political Science from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.