Jennifer A. Lucido

Jennifer A. Lucido is an Adjunct Faculty member in Social & Behavioral Sciences at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). An alumna of CSU Monterey Bay (BA, Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2012) and Sonoma State University (MA, Cultural Resource Management, 2015), she is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at Northcentral University. Her work focuses on Spanish colonial archaeology, ethnogenesis, and the socio-cultural dynamics of Alta California.

Lucido's research explores the archaeology of colonialism, frontier studies, and California mission-presidio systems. She investigates identity formation, cultural landscapes, and the ethnogenesis of colonial communities, with emphasis on marginalized groups like Afro-Hispanic settlers and Spanish-Mexican women. Her publications analyze material culture, dietary patterns, and architectural practices to reconstruct colonial life.

Her scholarly articles predominantly examine 18th–19th century California, with recurring themes of identity transformation under Spanish/Mexican rule, mission-presidio interactions, and gender/ethnicity in borderlands. Recent works expand into climate history and Afro-Hispanic narratives, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches blending archaeology, history, and anthropology.

Awards & Recognition:

• Father Fermín Francisco de Lasuén Award (2014) for advancing California Mission preservation
• CSUMB Davis, Froshman, and Shockley Lecturer Faculty Fellowship (2021)
• Faculty Service Awards for 5-year (2019) and 10-year (2024) contributions

Lucido coordinates service-learning partnerships with institutions like the Monterey County Historical Society and collaborates with Dr. Rubén G. Mendoza on a book about the Royal Presidio of Monterey's archaeology.