Maria C. Gonzalez

Maria C. Gonzalez is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. A prominent scholar in Mexican-American and Chicana literature, she specializes in feminist and queer theory, sexuality, and pedagogy.

• Ph.D. in English from Ohio State University
• M.A. and B.A. from Our Lady of the Lake University

Her research explores intersections of Chicana identity, feminist theory, and queer narratives. She is particularly known for her work on Chicana lesbian writers and their impact on literary studies.

The evolution of her scholarship is reflected in her book Contemporary Mexican-American Women Novelists, which saw three editions (1996, 1998, 2006), demonstrating its ongoing relevance in the field.

• Past President, National Women's Studies Association
• Former Officer, National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies
• Current editorial board member, Chicana/Latina Studies Journal
• Previous editorial roles: NWSA Journal, Journal of Lesbian Studies

She has held leadership positions within the university, including Director of Graduate Studies and Upper Division Studies in the English Department, while actively contributing to academic governance through the Faculty Senate.