Nicole Trujillo-Pagan

Nicole Trujillo-Pagan is an Associate Professor at Wayne State University in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Latina/o and Latin American Studies. Her work critically examines the intersections of race, ethnicity, urban space, and public policy, focusing particularly on Detroit's Latina/o/x communities and broader racial dynamics in urban environments. She can be reached at npagan@wayne.edu.

• Education: Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Trujillo-Pagan's research explores:

• Racial and spatial production in Detroit and beyond
• Policy-driven racialization and displacement
• Gentrification impacts on marginalized communities
• Latino/a/x identity construction in urban spaces
• Neoliberal urbanism and its social consequences

Her recent publications examine gentrification, racial capitalism, and policy-induced migration, reflecting her focus on urban inequality. She teaches courses including Sociological Theory, Social Problems, and Race and Ethnicity seminars.