Valeria Guarneros-Meza

Valeria Guarneros-Meza is a Researcher and Project Manager at the Institute for Social Justice, York St John University. Her work focuses on the governance of service provision, exploring how paid and unpaid labor shapes community-building and social justice. She employs action research methodologies to collaborate with Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors in South Yorkshire, particularly in Barnsley Metropolitan Borough. Previously, she held roles as a Research Associate at Cardiff University and a Reader in Politics and Public Policy at De Montfort University, with prior experience in charity and public sectors advocating for human rights and environmental democracy.

Her research bridges theory and practice, emphasizing co-production between academia and local organizations. Key areas include inequalities, participatory governance, and sustainable community development. She actively engages with regional stakeholders to address systemic challenges through policy-informed interventions.