Lisa Burner

Lisa Burner is an Assistant Professor of Spanish at the University of the South. Her research and teaching focus on 19^th and 20^th century Latin American cultural production, particularly in Peru and Chile, examining intersections of literature with environmental issues, gender, economics, and labor in extractive industries like mining. She holds a B.A. from Colby College and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Education:

• B.A., Colby College
• Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Research Interests: Burner explores how literature reflects environmental challenges, economic dynamics, and social structures tied to extractive industries. Her work highlights gender perspectives and labor conditions in regions such as Chile’s Norte Chico desert and Peru’s mining communities. Recent publications analyze narratives around sustainable mining, guano/nitrate economies, and the wool export boom’s literary representation.

Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees or grants are listed here, her teaching includes courses on Latin American Literature and the Environment, and Women’s Voices in Latin America. These courses suggest active involvement in guiding students through related topics.