Omi Salas-SantaCruz

Dr. Omi Salas-SantaCruz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, Culture, & Society at the University of Utah. Their work intersects decolonial theory, transgender studies, and Latinx feminism, focusing on the educational experiences of queer and trans students of color. With a background in critical studies of race, class, and gender, Dr. Salas-SantaCruz brings a unique perspective to issues of gender and social justice in education. They are particularly invested in frameworks like Jotería pedagogy and decolonial trans* feminism to challenge colonial and normative logics in academia.