Distinguished Speaker Series
A guest lecture program by the ASU Center for Latinas/os and American Politics Research.
About the Series
The Distinguished Speaker Series was founded in 2017 by Professor Rodney Hero and continues through the Center for Latinas/os and American Politics Research.
The goal is to bring together ASU scholars and outside experts to explore how politics shapes the Latino community—and how Latinos shape politics.
Speakers are established scholars who have earned a PhD and published peer-reviewed research, often with significant contributions to their field.
Upcoming Distinguished Speakers in 2026- 2027
Dr. Lisa Sanchez
Associate professor
School of Government and Public Policy
University of Arizona
September 11, 2026
Dr. Mellissa Linton
Assistant Professor
School of Social Transformation
Arizona State University
October 2, 2026
Dr. K. Hazel Kwon
Professor
Journalism & Mass Comm
Arizona State University
Date Pending
Dr. Marques Zarate
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Brown University
Date Pending
Distinguished Speakers 2025–2026
Dr. Allan Colbern
Today’s Runaway Slaves: Why Sanctuary and Abolitionist Democracy Matter for Immigration Reform
Recording
