Elizabeth Salas

Elizabeth Salas serves as Associate Professor in the Latin America and Caribbean Studies program at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington.

Education

• PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1987

Research Interests

Dr. Salas specializes in Chicana/o Studies with concentrated research on Chicanas, Mexicanas, Chicanos, and ethnic minorities within military contexts. Her work critically examines identity formation, representation, and systemic inclusion challenges at the intersection of Ethnic Studies and Military History, contributing foundational insights to understanding diversity dynamics in armed forces.