Belkys Torres

Belkys Torres serves as Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education and Teaching Associate Professor in Latinx and Gender Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Her work focuses on educational equity, structural barriers, and student success for marginalized groups. She is affiliated with the Institute for International Studies in Education and Center for Latin American Studies.

Dr. Torres earned her doctorate from the University of Notre Dame, with a dissertation analyzing telenovelas' influence on U.S. Latina/o literature through melodrama and feminist theory. Her research spans Latinx cultural studies, ethnic media, transnationalism, and feminist theory. She actively engages in intercultural competency training and global/community learning initiatives.

Her professional contributions include curriculum development, program assessment, and fostering inclusive educational policies. Though no specific awards or grants are listed, her roles reflect commitment to institutional equity and academic innovation.