She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Colorado in 1977 and her Master's degree from Arizona State University in 1979. Professor's Baca research interest includes Chican@ Studies and health care disparities, with an emphasis on Chican@ folklore and health care practices (curanderismo). She teaches classes in Chican@ Studies and Social Work. Professor Baca can be reached at 719.549.2359 or Judy.Baca@csupueblo.edu.