Charles R. Venator-Santiago

Charles R. Venator-Santiago is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with El Instituto. His research focuses on Puerto Rican studies, citizenship, urban displacement, and migration. He has conducted significant work on the post-Hurricane Maria displacement of Puerto Ricans to Connecticut and Massachusetts, including studies funded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the Massachusetts Vulnerability Preparedness Program. His scholarship spans historical analyses of U.S. citizenship in Puerto Rico, territorial governance, and legal frameworks affecting colonial territories.

His research interests emphasize the intersection of citizenship, colonialism, and migration. Key projects include examining the socio-economic impacts of displaced Puerto Rican households in Hartford and Holyoke, as well as historical studies of citizenship laws in U.S. territories. He has authored books and peer-reviewed articles on topics like denaturalization policies, territorial sovereignty, and political identity.

His publications demonstrate expertise in Puerto Rican Studies, legal history, and public policy. Venator-Santiago collaborates with institutions like El Instituto to address urban challenges, particularly those affecting marginalized communities. He has received grants for applied research on climate migration and community resilience in urban centers.