Executive Committee

USLAF’s Executive Committee and staff members encompass a broad range of expertise in Latinx art and its related fields, such as art history, curatorial practice, collections acquisitions, archival collections, and graphic design. USLAF’s team actively shares their knowledge through scholarly and public lectures, peer-reviewed research, data collection initiatives and white papers, workshops, and presentations. 

Our team also offers consultation services. To learn more, please contact us.

Executive Director

Adriana Zavala, PH.D.

Art Historian

Director of Research Initiatives

Rose G. Salseda, M.A., PH.D.

Art Historian

Associate Director of Special Projects

Josh T. Franco, PH.D.

Art Historian and Artist

Director of Programs

Mary Thomas, PH.D.

Art Historian and Undistinguished Scholar

Associate Director of Research Initiatives

Sonja E. Gandert, PH.D. Candidate

Art Historian

Brand Advisor

Sam Romero, M.F.A.

Visual Artist

Program Coordinator

Michelle Ruiz, B.A.

Visual Arts Management, Curator