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Carolle Charles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York. With a career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Haitian Studies, Gender Studies, and Immigration Studies, with particular focus on the Haitian diaspora experience in the United States. Education: Ph.D., Sociology, SUNY-Binghamton M.A., Political Science, UQUAM, Montreal Canada B.A., Political Science, UQUAM Montreal, Canada B.A., Political Science, U. de Chile Professor Charles's research centers on the complex intersections of race, gender, and immigration, particularly examining how Haitian immigrants navigate identity formation in the United States. Her work challenges conventional understandings of Blackness by exploring how Haitian immigrants experience and redefine racial categories within the American context. She has made significant contributions to understanding Haitian women's experiences, both in Haiti and in diaspora communities, with particular attention to how gender intersects with class, race, and national identity. Her scholarly work reveals consistent themes across decades of research: the fluidity of racial identity among Haitian immigrants, the gendered dimensions of migration and settlement, and the political consciousness that emerges from the Haitian diaspora experience. Professor Charles has documented how Haitian immigrants have actively reshaped American understandings of Blackness while simultaneously maintaining connections to their homeland. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Fellow (2000-2001) Community Services Award from Haitian Cultural Society (1994) Baruch College Research Fellowship (1982) Sociology Department Fellowship at SUNY-Binghamton (1979-1982) Professor Charles has served as a dedicated mentor to numerous students through independent study courses and has been actively involved in institutional service at Baruch College, including serving on the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Committee, the Social Affairs Committee (as Chair), and the School of Social Sciences Mentoring Program. She has also contributed significantly to professional organizations, notably serving as President of the Haitian Studies Association (2016-2017) and holding leadership positions in the Caribbean Studies Association. Her community engagement extends to founding roles in organizations like AFSC/Haitian Community Dialogue and DWA FANM, a Haitian Immigrant Women Organization.

• Haitian Studies
• Gender Studies
• Immigration Studies
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Marta Caminero-Santangelo is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Kansas. Her work bridges literary criticism with social justice activism, focusing on U.S. Latinx literature, trauma narratives, and the role of storytelling in immigrant rights movements. Research: Literature’s role in social change, especially for marginalized communities Teaching: Courses on Latinx literature, social justice, and 20th-century American literature Service: Community engagement with immigrant rights organizations Her scholarship analyzes how narratives by undocumented immigrants, DREAMers, and Afro-Cubans challenge power structures and foster solidarity. She has published extensively on topics including testimonio, border-crossing trauma, and panethnic identity construction. Recent publications examine life-writing by undocumented youth, the evolution of the Sanctuary Movement, and intersections of religion with migration activism. Her work combines literary theory with empirical engagement, emphasizing the relevance of cultural analysis to real-world social struggles.

• U.S. Latinx Literature
• Literature of the Latinx Heartland
• Literature by/about Afro-Cubans
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Christina Davidson is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, specializing in Latin American & Caribbean history, African American Studies, and Religious Studies through an interdisciplinary lens. Her academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in History from Duke University (2017) B.A. in Latin American Studies from Yale University (2009) Postdoctoral training as John C. Danforth Center Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington University in Saint Louis (2020-2022) and Charles Warren Center Postdoctoral Research Associate at Harvard University (2018-2020) Professor Davidson's research centers on the African diaspora across the Caribbean and Latin America, with concentrated focus on Dominican Republic-Haiti relations, Black internationalism, and U.S. imperial dynamics. She critically examines Protestant missions, diplomatic history, and race-making processes within 19th-20th century nation-building frameworks, revealing how religious institutions shaped transnational racial politics. Her work interrogates the moral dimensions of empire through African diaspora religious experiences. Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent engagement with African Methodist Episcopal Church expansion in Hispaniola, U.S. missionary interventions, and Dominican-Haitian diplomatic ruptures. The 2024 monograph 'Dominican Crossroads' synthesizes themes explored across eight recent publications, establishing a cohesive narrative about how Black religious actors navigated imperial power structures while forging diasporic solidarities against racial hierarchies. Her scholarly recognition includes: John C. Danforth Center Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Washington University, 2020-2022) Charles Warren Center Postdoctoral Fellowship (Harvard University, 2018-2020) Professor Davidson's research program has secured significant institutional funding through competitive postdoctoral fellowships, though specific grant details and current advisees remain unlisted in available materials. Her trajectory reflects sustained support from premier academic centers for advancing critical scholarship at the intersection of race, religion, and empire in the Americas.

• African diaspora
• Caribbean history
• Latin American history
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Katerina Gonzalez Seligmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with El Instituto: Institute for Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies. Their work focuses on Caribbean literature, decolonial theory, and literary infrastructure. They authored Writing the Caribbean in Magazine Time (2021) and contributed essays to MLN , Small Axe , and South Atlantic Quarterly . Katerina is also part of the Aimé Césaire research group at the École normale supérieure in Paris and translates contemporary Cuban literature. Research interests include trans-Caribbean networks, Afro-Caribbean cultural imaginaries, and the intersection of art and colonial history. Key themes in their work are decolonial aesthetics, postcolonial nationalism, and the role of literary magazines in shaping Caribbean intellectual discourse. Their scholarship bridges Cuban, Haitian, and French Caribbean cultural production, emphasizing marginalized voices and anti-colonial thought. Recent articles analyze Aimé Césaire’s collaborations with artist Wifredo Lam and Lydia Cabrera’s ethnographic translations, exploring how Caribbean intellectuals resist colonial epistemologies. Their work on Rita Indiana’s novels critiques un-national narratives in postcolonial contexts. Katerina’s research also examines the 1968 Havana Cultural Congress and the role of Caribbean intellectuals in global anti-racist movements. Professional activities include editorial contributions to Inti: Revista de literatura hispánica and participation in international research groups. Their interdisciplinary approach combines literary analysis with art history, cultural studies, and postcolonial theory. Current projects investigate the transnational circulation of Caribbean texts and decolonizing methodologies in academic publishing.

• Caribbean Literature
• Decolonial Theory
• Literary Magazines
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Mary Renda is the Emily Dickinson Professor of History at Mount Holyoke College, where she is also affiliated with the Department of Gender Studies. She is a leading scholar in U.S. imperialism, cultural history, Haitian and Caribbean studies, and women's history. Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A., Yale University B.A., Brown University Her research explores the intersections of empire, race, gender, and culture in U.S. history. She is particularly known for her award-winning book Taking Haiti , which examines the U.S. military occupation of Haiti through cultural sources like letters, photographs, and memoirs. Her work extends into feminist theory, missionary history, and the visual representation of empire. She has contributed to major scholarly volumes on Latin American history, modern empire, and Protestant missions. Her recent and ongoing scholarship analyzes the symbolic legacy of Mary Lyon and the material culture of empire. The articles reflect a consistent engagement with transnational history, sovereignty, and the cultural underpinnings of U.S. imperial formations. Scientific Awards: John Hope Franklin Prize, American Studies Association Stuart L. Bernath Book Prize, Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Pangynaskeia Faculty Award, Mount Holyoke College Renda founded the Department of Gender Studies at Mount Holyoke (2005–2011) and has been deeply involved in interdisciplinary programs including Critical Social Thought, Africana Studies, and American Studies. She has led campus-wide initiatives on fair labor, anti-racism, and community listening, particularly in response to Haiti’s 2010 earthquake. Her mentorship and teaching have been widely praised by students. She is currently working on a book manuscript titled ‘Entangled in the Things of This World’: Mary Lyon, the Promises of Sovereignty, and the Course of Empire , further expanding her research into the visual and material culture of American institutions and empire.

• U.S. Empire
• U.S. Women's History
• North American Imperial Formations
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Raysa Amador is a Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Adelphi University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She has served as Chair of the department (2006–2021) and Director of the Latin American Studies Program since 1990. Her academic leadership extends to numerous university committees and advisory roles, including the DACA, International & Immigration Task Force and the International Studies Committee. Ph.D., New York University (1978) M.A., New York University (1973) B.A., Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, New York University (1972) Certificate, Data Processing Programmer, New York University (1979) Her research centers on Hispanic literature, Latina writers and artists, second language acquisition, and the intersection of law and literature in colonial chronicles. She explores themes of identity, gender, transculturation, and narrative power, particularly in the works of Frida Kahlo, Cristina Garcia, Julia Alvarez, and other Latina figures. Her pedagogical focus includes intermediate Spanish curriculum development and cultural literacy. The recent scholarly output reflects a strong trend in feminist and transnational studies, analyzing the female body, self-representation, and cultural identity across literature and visual art. Her work bridges interdisciplinary fields such as law, rhetoric, anthropology, and history, particularly in her studies of the Chronicles of the Indies and colonial legitimacy. Adelphi Presidential Award for Diversity and Inclusion (2020) Distinguished Faculty Excellence Award (2005) Septima Clark Distinguished Faculty Award (1999) President’s Faculty Development Award (multiple) Certificate of Award for Advancing Women's History (1999, 2000) Selected speaker, New York Council for the Humanities (multiple years) Amador has advised numerous undergraduate and graduate students in research and theses, particularly in Hispanic literature, identity, and social justice. She has secured multiple grants, including from the U.S. Department of Education and the New York Council for the Humanities, supporting seminars, speaker programs, and cultural festivals. Her leadership in organizing the Spanish Film Series with Pragda highlights her commitment to public humanities and cultural engagement. She has been instrumental in developing academic programs such as the Latin American Studies Concentration and has served on key search and governance committees. Her long-standing advisory role with Latino Students United (formerly La Unión Latina) underscores her dedication to student support and diversity initiatives.

• Hispanic Literature
• Latina Writers and Artists
• Second Language Acquisition
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Kiran Jayaram is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Florida. His academic journey spans Ivy League and public institutions, including a Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology from Columbia University. Jayaram's work bridges Haiti, Dominican Republic, and the Indian subcontinent through fieldwork on educational/labor migration, political economy, and marginalized knowledge systems. Education : Ph.D. (Columbia), M.Phil. (Columbia), M.A. (Kansas), B.A. (Kansas) Research focuses on Caribbean and South Asian transnationalism, particularly Haitian/Dominican migrant experiences. He critiques colonial development models and advocates for ethnographic approaches to education and labor issues. Recent publications examine mango commodity chains, border-crossing pedagogies, and decolonizing anthropological frameworks. Scientific Recognition : American Jewish World Service Grant (2019) Wenner-Gren Foundation Grant (2018) PSC-CUNY Research Award (2017) Fulbright Flex Research Award (2015-2017) Wenner-Gren Institutional Grant (2014-2018) Haitian Studies Association Award (2012) Actively mentors graduate researchers like Chelsey Ramirez while coordinating projects such as Island Anthropologies (Wenner-Gren funded) and serving on the editorial board of the Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology. Teaches courses on global migration, cultural anthropology, and Haitian Creole language.

• Anthropology of Education
• Political Economy
• Migration/Mobility Studies
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Anne Eller is an Associate Professor of Latin American and Caribbean History at Yale University, specializing in the intersection of emancipation, anticolonial movements, and Caribbean sovereignty. She holds a PhD in History from NYU, where her dissertation on Dominican independence earned the Dean’s Prize. Her research explores the interconnected histories of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, emphasizing popular resistance and transnational solidarity. Key works include We Dream Together (2016), which reinterprets Dominican independence within a broader Caribbean context, and a 2022 collaborative study on Haitian archival preservation. Her work has been supported by the Fulbright-Hays Program and multiple fellowships. Eller teaches courses on Caribbean political thought, Atlantic history, and the African Diaspora. Her articles analyze themes like post-emancipation agency, gendered protest, and the legacies of colonial historiography. Awards include the Samuel and Ronnie Heyman Prize for scholarly excellence and recognition from the Haitian Studies Association. Awards: Isis Duarte Book Prize (2017), Avant Garde Book Prize (2017), Andrés Ramos Mattei—Neville Hall Article Prize (2018) Grants: British Library Endangered Archives Programme, U.S. Fulbright-Hays Scholarship Labs/Teams: Collaborations with the Bibliothèque Haïtienne des Frères de l’Instruction Chrétienne on digital preservation projects

• Latin America and the Caribbean
• Emancipation
• Haitian and Dominican Studies
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Dr. Yvette Fuentes serves as Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Humanities and Politics at Nova Southeastern University's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, where she teaches diverse courses in Spanish language, literature, and culture while coordinating Modern Languages and International Studies and advising the Alpha Alpha Zeta chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society. Education: Ph.D. in Spanish, University of Miami (2002) M.A. in History, University of Miami (1993) B.A. in History, Barry University (1991) Her research centers on Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Literatures and Cultures with specialized focus on women's fiction, poetry, U.S. Latino cultural production, and feminist theoretical frameworks. She examines transnational identity formation, cultural hybridity, and diasporic narratives through critical analysis of literary works spanning Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean, contributing significantly to postcolonial and gender studies discourse. Recent publications demonstrate sustained engagement with Dominican-Haitian literary intersections, sociolinguistic evolution of Latino/a/x terminology, and digital pedagogy innovations, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach that bridges literary analysis with contemporary sociocultural issues and educational technology. Scientific Awards: Speaker at "Last Lecture", invited by Student Senate (2007) Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2002) Foreign Language Fellow, Hecht Residential College (2001) Outstanding Graduate Award (1991) President's Writing Award, First Place (1991) Dr. Fuentes actively mentors students through Alpha Mu Gamma and serves as peer reviewer for academic journals including Hispania while contributing regularly to Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. Her professional engagements include conference presentations on Hispanic women authors, Peninsular Spanish literary history, and US Hispanic cultural controversies, demonstrating sustained scholarly contribution across teaching, research, and service domains. She maintains active involvement in university governance through Honors College activities, Shark Preview sessions, and curriculum development for Spanish language programs while advancing research on Caribbean literary hybridity and US Latino identity formation.

• Latin American Literature
• Caribbean Literature
• Iberian Literature
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Dr. Jenna Grace Sciuto is a Professor of English at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), teaching courses including College Writing II, African American Literature, and Faulkner and the Global South. She holds a Ph.D. from Northeastern University, an M.A. from Boston University, and an A.B. with Honors from Brown University. Her research expertise spans Global Anglophone Literatures, African Diasporic Studies, Nordic Literatures, Postcolonial Theory, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. She critically examines interracial intimacy, racial hierarchies, and colonial legacies in US Southern, Caribbean, and Nordic literary traditions. Her community-based course "Open Up: Community Dialogue Workshop" implements antiracist scholarship through high school workshops on race and identity. Dr. Sciuto's publications reveal a strong transnational focus, connecting US Southern literature with Nordic and Caribbean contexts. Her monographs Policing Intimacy (2021) and Intersecting Worlds (2025) explore sexual policing and colonial liminality across hemispheres, while her articles analyze white violence in Faulkner and Icelandic writers, state-sponsored violence in Caribbean-American literature, and gender dynamics in colonial inheritance. She has received significant recognition including: Klaustrið Residency at Skriðuklaustur (2025) Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowship (2024) MCLA Faculty Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2023) Faculty Incentive Research Award (2023) Lillian Gary Taylor Visiting Fellowship (2022) American Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship (2021) NEMLA Summer Fellowship (2021) Dr. Sciuto co-coordinates The Nordic Faulkner Studies Network, fostering international collaboration on Faulkner and Nordic literatures. She actively organizes conference panels and presents her research globally, while her community engagement bridges academic scholarship with social change initiatives.

• Global Anglophone Literatures
• African American and African Diasporic Literatures
• Nordic Literatures
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Christine Hippert, PhD/MPH, is the Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Loyola University Chicago. She holds a dual appointment in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Her work focuses on cultural anthropology, public health, and international development, with a specialization in Latin America and the Caribbean. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico, examining issues of food security, migration, and social justice. Education: PhD in Anthropology (University of Pittsburgh, 2007), MPH in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences (University of Pittsburgh, 2007), MA in Anthropology (University of Wyoming, 2000), BA in Psychology (Clark University, 1994). Her research employs a social-ecology framework to explore how marginalized communities access essential resources while preserving cultural identity and environmental sustainability. Recent projects include a book analyzing food credit systems in the Dominican Republic and evaluations of U.S.-based food programs. She collaborates with undergraduate students on applied research, such as the Farm 2 School initiative. Hippert has received multiple awards, including the Eagle Teaching Award (2018), Fulbright-Hays Fellowship (2005), and Boren Language Fellowship (2004). Professional affiliations include the American Anthropological Association and the Latin American Studies Association. Her work bridges academia and community action, aiming to eliminate poverty and promote equity through participatory methodologies.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Food Security
• International Development
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Andrew Walker is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of North Carolina. His research centers on Atlantic World history, particularly slavery, emancipation, and nation-building in Haiti and the Greater Caribbean. He previously held postdoctoral fellowships at the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and Wesleyan University. Walker teaches courses on Caribbean history, modern Latin American history, and Latin American studies. Education: B.A. in History and French Studies from Duke University Ph.D. in History from the University of Michigan His current book project, Haitian Santo Domingo: From Emancipation to Separation , examines how Hispaniola transitioned from unified Haitian rule to divided nations (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). The work highlights the paradoxical legacy of antislavery in shaping modern racial narratives. His publications analyze legal systems, revolutionary movements, and transnational dynamics in 19th-century Caribbean and Latin American contexts. Dr. Walker’s research bridges historiography, archival analysis, and political culture, focusing on underexplored records from Santo Domingo to challenge traditional narratives about regional independence and racial inequality. Narrative on advising and grants: No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided text. His contributions are primarily through research and teaching. Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned in the text.

• Atlantic World History
• Slavery and Emancipation
• Nation-Building
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Katherine Andrinopoulos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health Systems and Development at Tulane University's Stone Center for Latin American Studies. She specializes in gender, stigma, HIV/AIDS, and family planning within global health contexts, particularly in Central America and the Caribbean. Her work emphasizes marginalized populations including sex workers, gender minorities, and incarcerated individuals. Dr. Andrinopoulos holds a Ph.D. in International Health from Johns Hopkins University (2008), an M.H.S. from Johns Hopkins (2003), and a B.S. in Public Health from UNC Chapel Hill (1999). She has conducted fieldwork in over 10 countries, including extended research in Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Her academic leadership includes directing Tulane's International Health and Development doctoral program since 2008. Her research focuses on intersectional health disparities, with notable projects on HIV stigma in correctional facilities, social norms around gender-based violence in Honduras, and participatory mapping methods to study environmental risk exposures among female sex workers. She has secured NIH and Fogarty grants and is a Newcomb Fellow at Tulane. Dr. Andrinopoulos has supervised 6 theses/dissertations in the last five years and contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles. Her work frequently addresses structural barriers to healthcare access, including discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities and gender minorities. She also explores innovative interventions like transfluthrin mosquito repellent systems in malaria-endemic regions. Awards include the James P. Dixon Award (UNC 1999) and Fulbright Scholarships (Dominican Republic 1999-2001, Jamaica 2005). She speaks Spanish and Greek, reflecting her commitment to multilingual fieldwork in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• Global Health
• HIV/AIDS Research
• Gender Studies
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Robin Derby is Professor of History at UCLA and holds the Dr. E. Bradford Burns Chair in Latin American Studies. Her research examines everyday life under state terror, Haitian-Dominican borderlands history, and articulations of race, national identity, and witchcraft in popular media. Dr. Derby's scholarly contributions include the award-winning monograph The Dictator's Seduction: Politics and the Popular Imagination in the Era of Trujillo and co-edited volumes such as Activating the Past: History and Memory in the Black Atlantic World . Her current research investigates werewolf narratives as historical memory in the Haitian-Dominican borderlands. Research interests encompass Caribbean militarism, cultural histories of food, death rituals, and witchcraft's relationship with modernity. Recent publications analyze Haitian-Dominican historical memory, zombie folklore origins, and religious syncretism in Vodou practices. Her honors include the Bolton-Johnson Prize from the American Historical Association and the Latin American Studies Association's translation prize. Dr. Derby teaches courses on Caribbean history, cultural food studies, and oral history methodologies.

• Latin American History
• Caribbean Studies
• State Terror
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Robyn Cope is an Associate Professor of French at Binghamton University and Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program (LACAS). She specializes in French Caribbean literature and culture, with a focus on contemporary Caribbean women’s writing and Caribbean feminism(s). Affiliated with the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program Cross-lists courses with Africana Studies Serves on the advisory committee for the Harriet Tubman Center for the Study of Freedom and Equity BFirst mentor at Binghamton University Her research bridges literary analysis with food studies, examining culinary practices as cultural resistance. Current projects explore gendered violence and female resistance in post-earthquake Haitian fiction, including the legacy of maroonage in 21st-century narratives. Selected publications highlight her expertise in Haitian diasporic literature, Caribbean feminism, and food politics. Key themes include Edwidge Danticat’s trauma narratives, culinary imperialism in Reunion Island, and maroon-inspired resistance in post-disaster literature. Her book The Pen and the Pan (2021) integrates food studies with Caribbean feminist theory. Professor Cope earned her PhD from Florida State University, MEd from Xavier University, and BA from Miami University. Her teaching emphasizes postcolonial literatures, migration narratives, and the legacy of racialized slavery in the Caribbean context.

• French Caribbean Literature
• Caribbean Culture
• Anglophone and Francophone Caribbean Women's Writing
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