Celebrating Mester’s Legacy: Interviews with Former Editors-in-Chief

Published: May 15, 2025

The department is pleased to share a special series of interviews conducted by Mester with five former Editors-in-Chief, as part of an initiative to honor the journal’s legacy.

This project reflects on the journal’s history through the personal experiences of those who have shaped its direction over the years. Each interview offers insights into their time leading Mester, their academic trajectories, and their experiences as Ph.D. students at UCLA.

You can access the interviews by clicking the names below:

  • Roberto Cantú
    Emeritus Professor of Chicano Studies, California State University, Los Angeles
    Editor-in-Chief of Editions 3, 4, and 5
  • Carmela Zanelli
    Professor, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
    Editor-in-Chief of 22nd Edition, Volume 1
  • José Ramón Núñez
    Vice President of Instruction, Fullerton College
    Editor-in-Chief of 22nd Edition, Volume 2
  • Damian Bacich
    Professor, San José State University
    Editor-in-Chief of the 32nd Edition
  • Isabel Gómez
    Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts Boston
    Editor-in-Chief of the 45th Edition