Osvaldo Napoles-Robledo

Biography

Osvaldo Napoles-Robledo is a joint doctoral student at UCSB and SDSU in geography. He is a geographer whose research examines street vending, urban informality, and the ways Latino communities navigate public space. His work with Latino street vendors explores how policy, regulation, and neighborhood conditions shape vendors’ livelihoods and experiences. His current research in Mexico City expands these interests by investigating the relationship between informal economic activity, urban space, and city planning. Broadly, his research seeks to inform more equitable and inclusive approaches to urban policy and planning. Osvaldo holds two B.A. degrees in Geography and Political Science from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in Geography from San Diego State University.