Welcome to the
National Association for Ethnic Studies!

The National Association for Ethnic Studies was founded in 1972. It provides an interdisciplinary forum for scholars and activists concerned with the national and international dimensions of ethnicity. The Association welcomes scholars and teachers at all educational levels, students, libraries, civic and governmental organizations, and all persons interested in ethnicity, ethnic groups, intergroup relations, and the cultural life of ethnic minorities.As a non-profit corporation, NAES provides a vehicle for interested members and donors to promote responsible scholarship and advocacy in the diverse fields of enquiry which constitute ethnic studies.

• Larry Estrada, President
• Ashton Welch, Vice President
• Harriet Joseph Ottenheimer, Past President
• Connie Jacobs, Secretary
• George H. Junne, Jr., Treasurer

National Office

Cecily Hazelrigg-Hernandez
Office Manager
National Association for Ethnic Studies (NAES)
Western Washington University
516 High Street/MS 9113
Bellingham, WA 98225
PH: 360.650.2349
FAX: 360.650.2690

Email: naes@wwu.edu