Jesus Orozco

Jesus Orozco (he/him) is a Sociology Ph.D. student at Arizona State University (ASU) in the School of Social and Family Dynamics. His research primarily investigates the criminal justice system experiences of Latin American immigrants in Maricopa, Arizona, particularly issues of linguistic (in)justice and racial disparities. His work aims to understand and address the inequalities faced by these communities by examining the broader social and institutional inequities that impact access to justice.

As a McNair Scholar and CSU Sally Casanova Scholar, Jesus has conducted research at California State University Monterey Bay, the University of Maryland at College Park, Stanford University, and ASU. 

Jesus is dedicated to exploring social and legal inequalities, the justice gap, and access to justice to positively impact marginalized communities. He actively expands his scholarly foundation through coursework and mentorship at ASU and aspires to contribute meaningfully to Sociology, Law and Society, and Criminology. 

Jesus is a member of the American Sociological Association (ASA) and the Law and Society Association (LSA). 

Outside of his academic pursuits, he enjoys spending time with friends and family and exploring the natural beauty of Arizona through hiking and outdoor activities.