Camila Paez Bernal

Camila Páez is a Fulbright scholar and doctoral candidate (ABD) at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on the intricate relationship between women's contentious politics and policy in Colombia and Mexico, exploring how feminist and women's organizations leverage contentious actions to influence policymaking and democracy resilience. Her work, supported by The Empirical Study of Gender Research Network and the APSA Fund for Latino Scholarship, uncovers the dynamic interplay between group consciousness, perceptions of state inefficiency, and the efficacy of these contentious actions. Her mixed-methods approach yields nuanced insights into policy, political violence, transitional justice, and women's participation in social movements. Her leadership in impactful research and social projects further demonstrates Camila's commitment to social justice.