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Jody Agius VallejoAssistant Professor of SociologyContact Information E-mail: vallejoj@usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-5047 Office: KAP 364C LINKS Curriculum Vitae |
Education |
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 Ph.D. Sociology, University of California, Irvine, 2008
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M.A. Sociology, University of California, Irvine, 2006
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M.A. Demographic and Social Analysis, University of California, Irvine, 2003
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Postdoctoral Training |
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Visiting Research Fellow, Joint with The Center for Comparative Immigration Studies and U.S.-Mexican Studies, University of California, San Diego, 2008-2009
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Description of Research |
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Summary Statement of Research Interests |
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| Jody Agius Vallejo specializes in immigration, immigrant integration, race/ethnicity and Latinos. Her book manuscript, "Barrios to Burbs: The Making of the Mexican-American Middle Class," (Stanford University Press) examines patterns of mobility and socioeconomic incorporation among the Mexican-origin middle class in Southern California. Her newest project is a study of middle-class and professional Latino entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. | |
Research Keywords |
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| immigration, immigrant integration and opportunity, race/ethnicity, the new second generation, Mexican-origin middle class, middle-class minorities, Latino entrepreneurs, Wealth accumulation | |
Research Specialties |
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| Immigrant Incorporation, Race/Ethnicity, Mexican-Origin Middle Class, Middle-Class Minorities, Latino Entrepreneurs | |
Funded Research |
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Contracts and Grants Awarded |
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Class and Assimilation Among Latino Entrepreneurs in the Formal Economy (ASA/NSF: Fund for Advancement of the Discipline), Jody Agius Vallejo, $6,900, 07/01/2011-07/01/2013
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Brown Picket Fences (American Fellow Association of University Women), Jody Agius Vallejo, $6,000, 2011-2012
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Immigration and Trajectories to the Middle Class (National Science Foundation Dissertation Grant), Jody Agius Vallejo, $7,004, 2006-2007
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USC Funding |
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Advancing Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences Initiative. Entrepreneurship and Wealth Creation Among Los Angeles' Latino Middle Class: 1, $25,000, 2010-2011
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Affiliations with Research Centers, Labs, and Other Institutions |
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American Studies and Ethnicity
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Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration
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Chicano and Latino Studies
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Conferences and Other Presentations |
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Conference Presentations |
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""Immigration, Social Mobility, and The New Demographics." ", Young Leaders Conferences, The Council for the United States and Italy, Trieste, Italy, Keynote Lecture, Trieste, Italy, Invited,
Fall
2012
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"Leveling the Playing Field: Patterns of Ethnic Philanthropy Among Middle-and-Upper-Class Latino Entrepreneurs", Immigration and Entrepreneurship Conference , Talk/Oral Presentation, Paper, University of Maryland, Center for the History of a New America, Invited,
Fall
2012
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"Panelist: Where Do I Go From Here? Using Your MA and PhD in Sociology", Annual Meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association, Roundtable/Panel, Oakland, California, Invited,
Spring
2010
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"Panelist: Navigating the Academic Job Market", American Sociological Association International Migration Section, Immigration Mini-Conference, Roundtable/Panel, University of California, Berkeley, Invited, 08/2009
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"The Salience of Race and Gender for Middle-Class Latinas. ", Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Talk/Oral Presentation, Paper, Boston, Massachusetts, 08/2008
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"Latina Spaces: Middle-Class Ethnic Capital and Professional Associations in the Latino Community", The Nagoya American Studies Summer Seminar, Nagoya, Japan, Talk/Oral Presentation, Paper, Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan, Invited, 07/2008
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"Middle-Class Latinas in Southern California: Trends, Stereotypes and Reality", California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Convention, Latina Power Luncheon , Talk/Oral Presentation, Invited, 08/2007
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Other Presentations |
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"The Great Recession and Wealth Accumulation Among Middle Class Mexican Americans ", Immigration in the Wake of the Great Recession, The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute, USC,
Spring
2012
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Publications |
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Book |
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Agius Vallejo, J. Immigration and Work: Research in the Sociology of Work. (Vol. 26, (Jody Agius Vallejo, Ed.). Emerald Group Publishing.
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 Agius Vallejo, J.
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Barrios to Burbs: The Making of the Mexican-American Middle Class http://www.sup.org/book.cgi?id=21566. Stanford University Press.
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Encyclopedia Article |
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Agius Vallejo, J.
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"Migration and Intolerance" in The Encyclopedia of Global Migration. Wiley Blackwell.
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Journal Article |
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Agius Vallejo, J.
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Socially Mobile Mexican Americans and the Minority Culture of Mobility. American Behavioral Scientist.
Vol. 56, pp. 666-681.
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Emeka, A., Agius Vallejo, J.
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Non-Latino Identification among Latino Descendents: Assimilation or Racialization. Social Science Research.
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Agius Vallejo, J.
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Latina Spaces: Middle-Class Ethnic Capital and Professional Associations in the Latino Community. City & Community.
Vol. 8 (2), pp. 129-154.
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Agius Vallejo, J., Lee, J.
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Brown Picket Fences: The Immigrant Narrative and Patterns of Giving Back among the Mexican Origin Middle-Class in Los Angeles. Ethnicities.
Vol. 9 (1), pp. 5-23.
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Zhou, M., Lee, J., Agius Vallejo, J., Tafoya-Estrada, R., Xion, Y.
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Success Attained, Deterred, and Denied: Divergent Pathways to Social Mobility in Los Angeles’ New Second Generation. The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science.
Vol. 620 (1), pp. 37-61.
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Agius, J., Lee, J.
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Raising the Status of the Cashier: Latina-White Relations in an Ethnic Market. Sociological Forum.
Vol. 21 (2), pp. 197-218.
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Research Report |
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Agius Vallejo, J.
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The Mexican Origin Middle Class in Los Angeles. Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration, USC. Link to The Mexican Origin Middle Class in Southern California
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Multimedia Scholarship and Creative Works |
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Latino Identities and America’s Future." Commentary for the Pew Hispanic Research Center. June 8. http://www.pewhispanic.org/2012/06/08/jody-agius-vallejo-latino-ethnicity-and-americas-future/,
Spring
2012
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Op-Ed-Magazine, Citizenship Stripping Will Hurt the Nation’s Economic Future. Profiles in Diversity Journal. February/March Issue ,
Spring
2011
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ASA Section Newsletter, The Promise of Immigration Reform, World on the Move, International Migration Section of the American Sociological Association,
Spring
2010
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USC Politics and Society: Web, Obama and Immigrants." Politics and Society, USC, http://politicsandsociety.usc.edu/2010/02/obama-immigration.html,
Spring
2010
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Op-ed - Print, Citizenship Path Key to U.S. Economy. Politico, Vol. 4 NO 75., 05/28/2010-05/2010
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Honors and Awards |
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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, 2012-2013
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USC Mellon Mentoring Award, 2011-2012
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American Fellowship, American Association of University Women, 7/1/2011-6/1/2012
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USC Parents Association Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award, Honorable Mention, 2009-2010
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Distinguished Student Scholarship Award, International Migration Section of the American Sociological Association, 2008-2009
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Haynes Foundation Fellowship, 2008-2009
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Service to the University |
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Media, Alumni, and Community Relations |
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"A Latino Identity Crises," Esther Cepeda’s Nationally Syndicated Column, January 18, 2012,
Spring
2012
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"For Many Latinos, Racial Identity is More Culture Than Color," The New York Times: January 13, 2012, http://tinyurl.com/74uzdtf,
Spring
2012
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Featured on the cover of OC Metro Magazine's issue of the '20 Women to Watch.' ,
Spring
2012
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"How Immigrant Families Become Middle Class and What Gets in the Way. August, KPCC's MultiAmerican ,
Fall
2011
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"Why Children of Immigrants Pitch in Even if it Hurts Their Wallets."August 8, KPCC's MultiAmerican ,
Fall
2011
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"El 37.6% de la población de California es latino." Vivelo Hoy, March 11,
Spring
2011
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Quoted for "Dora the Explorer: A Real Superstar,' August, LA Times,
Fall
2010
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Interview, "Hispanics in the U.S.: A New Generation." June, 8, BBC World News,
Spring
2010
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"L.A. Needs a Healthy Latino Middle Class," by Hector Tobar. The Los Angeles Times, January 4, 2010. ,
Spring
2010
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Cover Story: Invest Globally, Advise Locally, Investment Advisor Magazine, February 2010,
Spring
2010
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Interview, "Cuando Crezca la Nuevo Generatión." June, 8, BBC Mundo,
Spring
2010
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"Middle-Class Latinas and the Gabachos Who Won’t Believe in Them," by Gustavo Arellano, OC Weekly, Wednesday, October 7, 2009,
Fall
2009
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OC Metro Magazine, Feature Article. "The Culture Ceiling" ,
Fall
2007
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Orange County Register, "Programming the Latina Network.",
Fall
2005
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Service to the Profession |
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Conferences Organized |
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Organizing Committee, Immigration Mini-Conference, International Migration Section of the American Sociological Association, Univeristy of California, Berkeley, 08/2009-08/2010
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Media, Alumni, and Community Relations |
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The Brand and Martinez Show, 89.3 KPCC (NPR Affiliate), September 10, 2012 http://tinyurl.com/dxgmoyd,
Fall
2012
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