Laura Chinchilla

Laura Chinchilla is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Spanish Latin American Studies program at Centre College, where she has taught since 2015.

Education:

• BA in French and Francophone studies from Louisiana State University
• MA in Comparative and World Literature from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• PhD in Comparative and World Literature from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Research Interests: Dr. Chinchilla specializes in Central American art and fiction, with a focus on graphic narratives from the region. Her current work explores creativity-driven pedagogies that integrate social justice initiatives into language education, emphasizing transformative classroom practices.

Scientific Awards:

• Kirk Award for excellence in teaching (2021)

Advising and Grants: While the text confirms her leadership of Centre Term study-abroad programs in Brazil (2018) and El Salvador (2020), no details about student advising or research grants are provided.