Hi, I’m Maria G. Hermosillo

I’m a Sociology PhD candidate, award-winning educator, and a researcher passionate about race, identity, and community. Overall my work explores how people navigate belonging from rural cities to online spaces.

I love teaching sociology in ways that are engaging, accessible, and grounded in real life. My goal is always to create inclusive learning spaces where students feel seen, supported, and use their lived experiences as sources of knowledge.

Click the links above for an overview of my work, research interests, teaching philosophy, course design, student engagement strategies, and academic and professional achievements.