Diana Negrín

Diana Negrín is an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco (USF) with a part-time appointment. She holds roles in the Migration Studies and Urban and Public Affairs programs, focusing on identity, spatial dynamics, and social movements in Latin America and the U.S. Since 2013, she has taught, advised students, and contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives.

Education:

• PhD in Geography, UC Berkeley, 2014
• BA in Latin American Studies and Literature, UC Berkeley, 2004

Research interests center on Critical Human Geography, Indigenous Studies, Decolonial Theory, and Political Ecology. Her work examines intersections of race, ethnicity, and urbanization, particularly through lenses of cultural studies and marginalized communities' spatial rights. Notable themes include Wixarika (Huichol) youth activism, Latin American urban transformations, and ethnographic engagements with cultural heritage.

Publications reflect her expertise in cultural geography and social justice, with recent works addressing urban rights in Mexico, community narratives in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Indigenous art preservation. These texts highlight her transnational research focus and collaborative methodologies.

Awards: None explicitly listed, though her contributions to critical solidarity frameworks and Indigenous advocacy suggest potential recognition in academic or activist circles.

Advisory roles:

• Board of Directors, Wixarika Research Center
• Advisory Board, USF Master's in Urban and Public Affairs
• Advisory Board, Otros Saberes (Latin American Studies Association)

Prior experience includes postdoctoral work in Mexico, lecturing at UC Berkeley, and leadership in the Wixarika Research Center.

Labs/Teams: Active in curatorial and research collaborations with the Wixarika Research Center, emphasizing Indigenous knowledge systems and decolonial praxis.