Jonathan Gomez

Jonathan Gomez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at San Jose State University's College of Social Sciences. His work critically examines race, racism, and cultural practices of racially oppressed communities, with a focus on Chicanx/Latinx experiences in urban spaces. He integrates research into community-building initiatives through projects like the Culture Counts Reading Series and collaborations with the Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center.

Research Focus: His scholarship explores how marginalized communities create zones of self-affirmation through cultural practices, particularly in postindustrial cities. He connects these themes to contemporary issues like migrant detention and mass incarceration, emphasizing peace and social justice solutions.

Community Engagement: Grounded in personal experiences with civil rights struggles, his teaching and service aim to empower students as leaders while advocating for the inclusion of subjugated communities' social justice traditions in academic discourse.

Labs/Teams: Active in initiatives like the Culture Counts Reading Series, he bridges academic and community-based learning to support historically underrepresented student populations.