Pedro is an interdisciplinary archaeologist and works on archaeological and anthropological studies of the Caribbean region, with a focus on the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Pedro's research uncovers the politics of the nation-state in controlling the identity of colonized and globalized people, and the struggle of communities against dominant paradigms including colonialism, racism, classism, sexism, and globalization. Pedro's teaching philosophy includes student centered learning, reflection and self assessment, and seeing the connection between knowledge, power and action. Pedro has worked on study abroad programs in Mexico, Spain, and the Dominican Republic and is currently focusing on Eastern Cuba. Outside of PSU, he is a co-owner of a local organic corn masa and tortilla company, www.threesisterspdx.com.
Pedro regularly teaches classes including:
BST 206 Caribbean Studies
BST 326 Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
BST 356 Cuban Film: Politics and Culture
BST 357 Caribbean Spirituality and Resistance
BST 444 Food Justice
UNST 421 Senior Capstone Natural Food Industry and Cooperative Business Model