Adrian Gonzalez, Southwestern University
Adrian Gonzalez is a first-generation student at Southwestern University where he double majors in political science and English. He is currently working on an honors thesis prospectus in which he plans to investigate the rise of MORENA from a social movement to a triumphant political party in Mexico’s 2018 elections. As a research assistant for Dr. Emily Sydnor, he has helped develop a paper entitled “Unraveling State Identity in the United States,” which will be presented at the MPSA conference. His research interests include Latin American and Mexican politics, social movements, party politics, ethnic politics, voting behavior, and organized crime. On campus, he has had several positions to help achieve and maintain a more inclusive environment. He served as co-president of the Latinos Unidos organization, treasurer of the Hispanic and Latino Organization, Diversity & Inclusion Chair for the Iota chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and co-leader for the campus’ first-generation support program, to name a few. After graduating from Southwestern University, Adrian plans on attending a PhD program to be able to research and teach about Mexican politics.