Michelle Velasquez-Potts

Michelle Velasquez-Potts serves as an Assistant Professor in the Gender and Sexuality Studies Department at Santa Clara University, where she contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of gender, sexuality, and social structures.

Her research spans critical domains within gender and sexuality studies, with primary focus areas including:

• Gender identity and power dynamics
• Sexual orientation frameworks
• Historical and contemporary women's movements
• LGBTQ+ cultural and political formations
• Social justice advocacy and intersectional analysis

This work aligns with Santa Clara University's commitment to inclusive scholarship, examining how gender and sexuality intersect with race, class, and other identity markers to shape societal institutions and individual experiences.