Ana Sanchez-Muñoz

Ana Sanchez-Muñoz is a Full Professor at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) in the Department of Chicano/a Studies and the Department of Linguistics. With expertise in Spanish heritage language, sociolinguistics, bilingualism, and language contact, her research bridges linguistic theory with social and cultural contexts.

• Ph.D. in Linguistics (2011), Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
• Ph.D. (2007), University of Southern California
• M.A. (2003), University of Southern California
• B.A. (2000), University of Salamanca

Her work focuses on the development, use, and maintenance of Spanish among heritage speakers in the U.S. She examines linguistic attitudes, ethnic identity formation, and the intersection of language with migration and minority communities. A passionate educator, she encourages students to explore beyond their comfort zones and embraces a research-driven approach to teaching.