Luz Calvo

Luz Calvo is a Professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB). Their research focuses on decolonization, with a notable co-authored book Decolonize Your Diet (2015). They teach courses in Latino/a Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Food Justice, and Ethnic Studies.

Education:

• PhD in History of Consciousness, UC Santa Cruz
• MA in Political Science, UCLA
• AB in Politics, Princeton University

Research Interests: Dr. Calvo’s work integrates decolonial frameworks with food justice and health equity. They emphasize Indigenous knowledge systems and anti-colonial approaches to nourishment and cultural preservation.

Public Engagement: The Decolonize Your Diet project, co-led with Dr. Catriona R. Esquibel (SFSU), promotes traditional Mesoamerican and Indigenous diets through social media (Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) and community initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with SFSU’s Ethnic Studies programs and community-based organizations focused on food sovereignty and decolonization.