Gina Masequesmay

Gina Masequesmay is a Professor in the Department of Asian American Studies at California State University, Northridge. She is a Vietnamese American queer sociologist dedicated to addressing social injustice and building solidarity with marginalized communities.

• Ph.D. in Sociology (2001) - University of California, Los Angeles
• M.A. in Sociology (1995) - University of California, Los Angeles
• B.A. (1991) - Pomona College

Her research focuses on:

• Immigrant adaptation processes
• Intersection of Asian American identities with gender and sexuality
• Vietnamese American community dynamics
• Ethnic entrepreneurship and socio-economic structures
• Racial and ethnic studies frameworks

She also contributes to Queer Studies and interdisciplinary research at CSUN.