Merging theories of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Gloria’s films seek to highlight Chicana/o and Latina/o art and practice. Her forthcoming film, The Unique Ladies examines gender and location as she follows an all-women’s lowrider car club in San Diego. Prior to her arrival at UCSC, Gloria worked at the youth media lab Conscious Youth Media Crew (CYMC) where she assisted a student directed film, From Low to Show, which explored lowriding and community in San Francisco’s Mission District.