José Torres

José Torres serves as a Visiting Adjunct Professor in the Economics program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY), where he teaches Introduction to Economics and Understanding Economic Data for undergraduate and graduate students.

His academic credentials include:

• M.S. in Financial Economics from West Texas A&M University (2017)
• B.S. in Economics from City University of New York-John Jay (2014)

Professor Torres' research critically examines intersections of economic policy and social justice, with deep expertise in criminal justice reform, immigration systems, and urban inequality. His work addresses urgent societal challenges including homelessness, labor rights, and gender justice through the lens of public policy analysis.

Fluent in English and Spanish, he actively engages with media and public discourse via Twitter and LinkedIn on topics spanning civil liberties, legislative processes, and New York City-specific historical and contemporary issues.