Luis Matias-Cruz's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

I am committed to peace, social justice and to the indigenous cause. My commitment was borned out/and is rooted in the christian faith.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

I am a zapotec from Oaxaca Mexico. I teach and research on issus of peacebuilding.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Mexico

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Mexico/USA

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Teach at Baylor University

How many years professional experience do you have ?

15+

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://Baylor University

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://Economist for Peace, MCC, Christian Peace Making Teams

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://Economist for Peace

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Conflict Resolution, Conflict Mainstreaming, Development, Education, Environment

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Research

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

poverty, conflict, indigenous movements

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

Repression and Rebellions in Southern Mexico: The Search for a Political Economy of Dignity. Dutch Press 2007