Sandra Alvarez

Sandra Alvarez is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Chapman University's Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Her work bridges activism and academia, focusing on critical human rights, feminist methodologies, and transnational advocacy networks.

• University of California, Davis (BA)
• University of California, Santa Cruz (PhD in Politics)

Her research examines Indigenous social movements across the Americas, decolonial frameworks, and the interplay between sovereignty and global advocacy. Publications highlight her engagement with the U’wa people of Colombia, feminist of color theory, and transnational solidarity networks.

Key trends in her scholarly output include decolonizing transitional justice, mapping Indigenous struggles, and feminist multidimensional analysis. She collaborates with activists like Ingrid Washinawatok El-Issa and Pascha Bueno-Hansen.

Alvarez maintains active office hours via Zoom and can be contacted directly at salvarez@chapman.edu.