Magie Ramírez, PhD
Co-Chair of LxG
Magie (she/her) is a Chicana mama from the San Francisco Bay Area and Assistant Professor of Geography at Simon Fraser University. My work explores how Black, Latinx and Indigenous peoples weave more-just futures in and beyond cities. I am honored to take on the role of Co-Chair with Madelaine, and look forward to continuing to grow our community as not only a professional network, but as a necessary space for Latinx scholars to collaborate and affirm one another. Otherwise, I spend my days collaborating in anti-colonial and anti-displacement work in Oakland, CA and Vancouver, BC, and parenting two small humans who teach me the joy in the details.
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Madelaine Cahuas
Co-Chair of LxG
Madelaine (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment & Society at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and Co-Chair of the LxGSG. I explore Latinx urban politics, place-making and decolonial feminist activism in Toronto, Canada. I am thrilled to continue to be a part of LxGSG and work with a collective of dedicated people to create enriching spaces of mutual support, mentorship and community-building. I am the proud daughter of immigrant parents and mother to a hilarious and energetic toddler who shares my love for telling stories.
You can find me at @madelainecahuas on Twitter.