Professor. Analyst. Keynote.
Dr. Adrian D. Pantoja is an expert pollster and data analyst of the Latino electorate. He designs polls for organizations and campaigns seeking to gain a better understanding of Latinos. Dr. Pantoja has more than 25 years experience in Latino polling, starting as part of the team at the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute which led state and national large-sample Latino polls in the 1996, 1998, and 2000 elections. Since then, he has designed polls for non-partisan organizations and political campaigns for the firms Latino Decisions and BSP Research.
Dr. Pantoja is a professor of Political Studies and Chicano Studies at Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges. He earned his B.A. from the University of San Francisco and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the Claremont Graduate University
Deepening knowledge of the Latino population through rigorous and culturally competent research.
Research about Latinos and other groups in leading academic journals and books.
Key insights about Latino political and social attitudes and behaviors.
Empowering students and faculty through education and professional development.
Shaping political discourse through media engagement and public dialogue.
