José Rámón Sánchez

José Rámón Sánchez is a Professor of Political Science at Long Island University. He holds a B.A. from Columbia University, an M.A. from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. from New York University.

• Urban Studies Program Chair
• Co-creator of LIU-Brooklyn Learning Communities Program
• Editor-in-Chief of the Latino Affairs Journal

Specializing in political theory, urban/ethnic political economy, and Puerto Rican/Latino politics, Sánchez's research examines power structures, housing policy, and political participation. His publications include Boricua Power: A Political History of Puerto Ricans in the United States (2007) and co-edited volume The Iraq Papers (2010). His recent articles analyze U.S. foreign policy impacts on Latino communities and Puerto Rico's territorial status.

• Recipient of the David E. Newton Award for Outstanding Teaching
• Board member: Institute for Puerto Rican Policy, Center for Puerto Rican Studies, National Institute for Latino Policy
• Former board member: Myrtle Avenue Redevelopment Corporation