Mark Healey

Mark Healey is an Associate Professor and Department Head at the University of Connecticut (UConn), specializing in Modern Latin American History with a focus on Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil. His research explores environmental history, urban citizenship, disaster politics, and labor movements. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and has held academic positions at NYU, University of Mississippi, and UC Berkeley.

Education:

• B.A. (summa cum laude) in History from Princeton University
• Rotary Fellowship at University of Barcelona
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Latin American History from Duke University

Research interests include the intersection of environment and urbanism, the politics of disaster recovery (particularly the 1944 San Juan earthquake), and the socio-political dynamics of nationalism and labor in Latin America. His work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues like climate policy and indigenous rights.

Publications span monographs such as The Ruins of the New Argentina and edited volumes on Mexican and Argentinian studies. His recent work examines Colombia's Inter-American Housing Lab and Mapuche resistance in Patagonia. Awards include prestigious fellowships from the Social Science Research Council and Woodrow Wilson Center.

Professional service includes leadership roles at UConn and affiliation with El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies. His academic trajectory reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and global engagement in historical scholarship.