Biography and education
Ph.D. Sociology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 2019
M.A. Sociology, Universidad de Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, 2012
B.A. Psychology (cum laude) University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2004
M.A. Sociology, Universidad de Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, 2012
B.A. Psychology (cum laude) University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2004
Teaching Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Perez, J. R. (2020). Isla de Granada: La revolución inconclusa. Viento Sur: Por Una Izquierda Alternativa, 28(172), 27–34.
- Perez, J. R. (2017, September 21). Narciso Rabell Méndez, el hombre que revolucionó el ajedrez y el arte en Puerto Rico. Revista Peón de Rey Digital.
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: CAORC-ARENET 2023 Faculty Development Seminar in Mexico, Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. May 21, 2023 - June 4, 2023

Featured service activities
- Member
Student Outreach and Support Committee, Texas State University
- Member
Introduction to Sociology Assessment Committee
- Member
Media Fellows Steering Committee
- Undergraduate Advisor
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
- Board Member
National Education Association (NEA)
- Undergraduate Advisor
Chess and Domino Club
