Linda Alvarez

Linda Alvarez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at California State University, Northridge, affiliated with the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science (2014) and M.A. in International Relations (2007) from Claremont Graduate University, along with an M.A. in Latin American Studies (2005) and B.A. in Spanish Language and Culture (2001) from California State University, Los Angeles and Northridge, respectively.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Political Science (2014), Claremont Graduate University
  • M.A. International Relations (2007), Claremont Graduate University
  • M.A. Latin American Studies (2005), California State University, Los Angeles
  • B.A. Spanish Language and Culture (2001), California State University, Northridge

Her research is situated within Critical Migration Studies, examining intersections of migration, violence, and systemic exclusion. She critically analyzes how global systems—including state mechanisms, international regimes, and economic structures—perpetuate marginalization of vulnerable populations while also exploring their impacts on non-human animals, the natural environment, and human food systems. Her work aims to advance discussions on global migration dynamics, policy reform, and ecological contexts.