¡Bienvenides!
This CLGS Latinx Roundtable Event will mark the launch of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month by celebrating the Latinx faculty at Pacific School of Religion (PSR): Professors Ish Ruiz, Alexandra Rosado-Román, and David Vásquez-Levy.
We will reflect on the important insights found at the intersection of queerness, Latinidad, and Christian spirituality.
Join us for this celebration of our Queer Latinx heritage at CLGS!
Ish Ruiz (He/Him): Ruiz is Assistant Professor of Latinx & Queer Decolonial Theology at Pacific School of Religion and the Coordinator of the CLGS Latinx Roundtable. As a Puerto Rican, queer, Catholic theologian, his research interests intersect Latinx theology, queer theology, sexual ethics, human rights, Catholic theology, moral theology, education, and social justice.
Alexandra Rosado-Román (She/Her): Rosado-Román is Assistant Professor of Gender Studies and Caribbean Decolonial Ethics at Pacific School of Religion. She is a social ethicist whose research intersect Feminist decolonial theory, diaspora studies, and spirituality. A scholar activist, she is deeply committed to unraveling the intricate workings of colonial social constructs such as race, class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and citizenship – and their enduring impact on the lives of racialized women in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
David Vásquez-Levy (He/Him): Vásquez-Levy serves as President of Pacific School of Religion and Professor of Homiletics. A committed pastor, a nationally recognized higher education and immigration leader, and a sought-after speaker, Vásquez Levy leads at the intersection of faith, higher education, and social change.