Policy Expert | Mixed Methods Researcher | Thought Leader | Data Storyteller
I specialize in social science research and the study of Hispanic-Serving Institutions, equity, Latinos, and federal funding research and policy. My work shapes policy discourse at the national level, informing congressional briefings and appearing in outlets including Forbes and The Boston Globe and leading academic journals.
Featured Expert
Cited in Forbes (2026) analyzing a Department of Education memo on Minority-Serving Institutions
Podcast Guest
Featured guest on ¿Qué Pasa, HSIs? podcast with Dr. Gina Garcia discussing federal funding cuts and HSI research
Media Authority
Referenced in The Boston Globe, EDU Ledger, Forbes (2021), and cited in History of Education Quarterly, and Sociology of Education
Policy briefs and empirical research on HSI funding cuts, diaspora studies, upward mobility, Title V grant spending, and faculty hiring practices
Interactive dashboards, HSI lists, and data visualizations translating complex education statistics into accessible content
Expert commentary and citations in journalistic media outlets, podcast appearances, and press releases
Guest lectures and conference presentations on HSIs, higher education equity, policy career pathways and STEM access
Contact Me: RNPerdomo@outlook.com