Mark A. Ocegueda

Mark A. Ocegueda is currently an Andrew W. Mellon Gateway Fellow at Brown University and will transition to Assistant Professor of History in 2022. His research focuses on Latinx and Mexican American communities, labor, race, and urban development. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor of Mexican American History at California State University, Sacramento (2017-2019) and as the César Chávez Postdoctoral Fellow at Dartmouth College (2019-2020).

Education:

• Ph.D. in History, University of California, Irvine
• B.A. in History, California State University, San Bernardino

Research Interests: Ocegueda’s work explores the historical development of Mexican American communities in Southern California’s Inland Empire, particularly San Bernardino, analyzing civil rights, urban renewal, and labor dynamics. He is also investigating the history of Latinx childhood and youth culture. His methodologies emphasize public history and interdisciplinary approaches to social justice narratives.

Awards:

• Andrew W. Mellon Gateway Fellowship
• César Chávez Postdoctoral Fellowship

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, his research projects suggest active engagement in mentoring students through his academic roles.

Labs/Teams: No formal lab or team affiliations are mentioned, but his work engages with public history initiatives and collaborative community research.