Claudia Nazario

Dr. Claudia Nazario is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages at Kansas State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Cultures from the University of Arizona (2021), an M.A. in Hispanic Studies from the University of California, Riverside (2012), and dual B.A. degrees in Spanish, Women's Studies, and Political Science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Her research focuses on contemporary Latinx popular culture and literature, emphasizing intersectional identities (ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality) in storytelling. Current interests include children's picture books, graphic novels, and television programs. She has presented at major conferences such as the Latin American Studies Association Conference and the Popular Culture Association Conference, addressing topics like queer visibility in media, Brazilian electrofunk, and feminist parodies in cultural works.

Nazario teaches a range of Spanish courses, including heritage speakers' composition, advanced seminars on U.S. Latinx literature, and Spanish for business. She advocates for inclusive pedagogy and innovative approaches to language education.