Jessica Burke

Jessica Burke is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Hamilton College, with a focus on Latin American literature and culture, particularly Mexico. She has taught at Princeton and Rutgers University, and lived/studied in Spain, Argentina, and Mexico.

• Educational Background: Ph.D. in Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Cultures from Princeton University (2005)
• Research Interests: Mexican literature, Latin American literature, identity, memory, gender studies, body representation, and historical narratives
• Professional Affiliations: Modern Language Association, Latin American Studies Association, American Comparative Literature Association, and The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Her scholarly work examines intersections of gender, memory, and cultural identity in Latin American narratives, with a focus on contemporary Mexican literature and feminist themes.

Notable honors include Phi Sigma Iota membership, Katherine B. Woodward Award, and multiple scholarships/fellowships from Princeton, Mellon, and Rotary programs.