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Irasema Coronado is a Professor and Director of the School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University (ASU). She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Arizona and an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the same institution. Her research focuses on human rights, environmental cooperation, and U.S.-Mexico border politics. She has authored/co-authored works like Fronteras No Mas: Toward Social Justice at the U.S.-Mexico Border and served on key boards including the EPA’s Good Neighbor Environmental Board and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Council.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Arizona
- M.A. in Latin American Studies, University of Arizona
- Bachelor’s in Political Science with Latin American Studies certificate, University of South Florida
Research Interests:
Dr. Coronado examines issues such as the impact of deportations on families, environmental governance across borders, and binational policy coordination. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address social justice challenges in border communities.
Key Roles and Awards:
- Recipient of Fulbright Scholarships (2002, 2004)
- Past President of the Association for Borderland Studies (2005-2006)
- Named one of the Top 100 Influential Hispanics in the U.S. (2010)
- Executive Director of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (2012-2016)
Grants and Leadership:
She has held administrative roles including Associate Provost at the University of Texas at El Paso and leadership in academic advisory boards for Ms. Magazine. Her grant-funded projects include environmental policy analysis and cross-border health initiatives.
Labs/Teams:
Her work is centered in ASU’s School of Transborder Studies, collaborating with international partners on projects like the Commission for Environmental Cooperation’s trilateral environmental programs.
