Denise Ambriz

Denise Ambriz is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Pitzer College since 2022. She holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University and a B.A. from the University of San Diego. Her research focuses on the sociology of education, U.S. immigration, race and ethnicity, and Latino/a/x sociology.

• Ph.D., Indiana University
• M.A., Indiana University
• B.A., University of San Diego

Ambriz teaches courses such as the sociology of education and qualitative research methods. Her recent publications examine educational experiences in Asian American and Mexican communities, with a focus on structural inequalities and cultural dynamics. She is affiliated with the Sociology Field Group and participates in programs related to sociology at Pitzer College.