Luziris Pineda Turi
Associate Vice-Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Associate Teaching Professor, Rice University
Luziris Pineda Turi is a first-generation Latine academic with a Ph.D. in U.S. Latine Literature from the University of Houston. Their research interests include Pedagogy for Spanish for Medical Professions, DEI in the Language Classroom, and Leadership & Higher Ed. Administration. They were recently named Associate Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Rice University. They aim to continue advocating for systemically excluded students and colleagues by promoting equity and inclusivity in academia.