Sharon Navarro, Ph.D.
Professor, Political Science and Geography
Contact
- MS 4.03.36
- 210-458-2547
- Sharon.Navarro@utsa.edu
- Curriculum Vitae
Bio
Dr. Navarro received her master’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and a second master’s degree and PhD in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
She specializes in Latino/a politics, women in politics, and race in American politics. Her most recent publications include Latinas in American Politics (Lexington Press, 2016) and Latino Urban Agency (UNT Press, 2013). She has co-authored Politicas: Latina Public Officials in Texas, authored Latina Legislator: Leticia Van De Putte and the Road to Leadership, and co-edited Latino Americans and Political Participation, as well as several articles on Latina judges in the Texas judiciary. She is currently writing a book tentatively titled Leticia Van de Putte and the Race for Texas Lieutenant Governor.
Dr. Navarro is active in the local community and offers training seminars on minority women running for elected office. She is also an avid cyclist and runner.
Teaching
- POL 1133 Texas Politics and Society
- POL 3093 Mexican/American Politics
- POL 5113 Latino/a Politics
Research Interests
- Women in Politics
- Latino/a politics
- Race in American politics
