Kristen Guzmán

Dr. Kristen Guzmán is a full-time Professor of History at Santa Ana College, where she has taught since 2006. She holds a Ph.D. and previously taught at Millikan High School in Long Beach through Teach For America (1992). Her research focuses on Chicanx art history and social justice movements, highlighted by her published work on Self-Help Graphics & Art in East L.A.

Education: Ph.D. in History (details unspecified). Professional background includes K-12 education and community college teaching.

Research emphasizes radical art movements, cultural resistance, and marginalized communities' cultural production. Her book examines how Chicanx artists created DIY solutions to systemic exclusion in the 1970s Los Angeles art world.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her work engages with community-based art initiatives and historical preservation projects in East L.A.

Advising and Office Hours: Maintains regular on-campus and virtual office hours for students, emphasizing accessibility and mentorship. Uses Canvas and Pronto for communication.