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I specialize in comparative politics and political ethnography. My research deals with civil society organizations, social movements, and labor politics in Latin America, particularly emphasizing Brazil and Mexico. In particular, my research examines individual and collective resistance strategies to chronic violence in informal workplaces; how marginalized people in urban areas organize themselves to claim their social and labor rights; and more generally the consequences of precariousness, informality and chronic violence on the daily life of marginalized urban populations. I also study labor markets and workers' organizations in the formal sector of the economy. I am co-founder of and researcher with several research networks focusing on inclusion and governance in Latin America. Furthermore, I have held Visiting Professor positions at various prestigious universities in Mexico and Brazil. My collaborations extend to working with organizations supporting domestic workers in São Paulo.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.