I'm Zayda Sorrell-Medina and I am a social science researcher and educator. The primary focus of my research is to better understand how immigrants experience exclusion and the role of the nonprofit sector in combatting immigrant exclusion and promoting their inclusion in society.  I have a PhD in Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy (University of California, Irvine) and a Master's degree in Social Work (University of Pittsburgh).  My professional background is in social work, nonprofit management,and community engagement.