Gonzalez, Joaquin

Joaquin Jay Gonzalez is Associate Professor of Politics and Director of the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program at the University of San Francisco. After the September 11 terrorist attacks, he was appointed San Francisco Commissioner for Immigrant Rights and Mayor George Christopher Chair in Public Administration at Golden Gate University. He is the author or co-author of several books, including "On the Corner of Bliss and Nirvana"; "Welcome to the Philippines"; and "Governance Innovations in the Asia-Pacific Region".