Maricruz A. Osorio
Maricruz is an Assistant Professor in the Global Studies department at Bentley University. Broadly, her work examines political engagement and behavior of marginalized groups, with a focus on the political behavior of women and immigrants. Her working book project, Courageous Citizenship, argues that immigrants participate in politics after a series of risk assessments shaped by gender, and citizenship status.
Outside of academic work, Maricruz is a founding member of People of Color Also Know Stuff. She has been an invited speaker on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia.