Edward Orozco Flores

Edward Orozco Flores is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California Merced's School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. He holds a BA in Sociology from the University of the Pacific, an MA in Sociology from the University of Warwick, and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Southern California (2010).

• BA: University of the Pacific
• MA: University of Warwick
• PhD: University of Southern California (2010)

His research focuses on civic religion, immigration, race, gender, and community-level organizing. Notable works include Prophetic Redemption (2018) and God’s Gangs (2014), which explore religious frameworks in post-incarceration activism and gang recovery, respectively. His publications bridge sociology with criminology, emphasizing marginalized communities.

He is a recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Contribution to Research Book Award from the American Sociological Association’s Latina/o Sociology section, a 2017 Honorable Mention for the Best Publication in Body and Embodiment, and the 2017 Partner of the Year Award from Faith in Merced for community engagement.

His work integrates academic and practical efforts, advocating for social justice through interdisciplinary approaches.