RESEARCH AREAS
I am interested in conducting research at the intersection of nonprofits, immigration, inclusion, exclusion, cities, and foster care, with a focus on understanding how (non)governmental entities contribute to the exclusion of marginalized groups in society.
PUBLICATIONS
Sorrell-Medina, Z. (2024) Optimizing immigrant and ethnic participation in qualitative research. In Sage Research Methods: Diversifying and decolonizing research. Sage publications. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529691108
Sorrell-Medina, Z (2023). The theory of citizenry exclusion: Understanding why immigrant-serving nonprofits emerge. Journal of Ethnic and Racial Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2023.2259448
Nicholls, W. & Sorrell-Medina, Z. (2023). Undocumented immigrant activism: The struggle for rights and recognition. In Van Liempt, I., Schapendonk, J., Campos-Delgado, A., (Eds.), Research handbook on irregular migration. (pp. 106-117). Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781800377509.00017
Sorrell-Medina, Z. (2022). A Strategy Typology: Unearthing How U.S.-Immigrant-Serving Nonprofits Contribute to Immigrant Inclusion Outcomes. Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/15562948.2022.2132571
WORKS UNDER REVIEW/IN PROGRESS (SELECTED LIST)
Sorrell-Medina, Z. (Article). National goal trends: Understanding the goals of US immigrant-serving nonprofits.
Sorrell-Medina, Z (Article). Testing the relationship between local context and immigrant-serving nonprofit strategies.
Sorrell-Medina, Z, Aparacio, M., Godoy, A., Juarez, A. (Article). Understanding nonprofit exclusion: The case of foster and adoption agencies.
Sorrell-Medina, Z & Aparacio, M. (Article). A scoping literature review of immigrant-serving nonprofit organizations.
Sorrell-Medina, Z (Book). Marigold: Uncovering the complexity of at promise youth.
REPORTS
Sorrell-Medina, Z., Gonzales, L., Townley, H., Caballero, M., Quijano, M., Collins, S. (2021). A Report on the state of Immigrant inclusion in Florida. Welcoming Gainesville & Alachua Co.
Sorrell-Medina, Z., Madueke, K. (2021). Evaluating the effectiveness of an art-based peace program in contributing to processes of peace in Jos, Nigeria. Yemaya Productions, LLC.
