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José Angel Araguz is an Assistant Professor of English at Suffolk University, specializing in creative writing and literary studies. His research focuses on Latinx poetics, poetic forms, and experimental literary genres. He holds a PhD from the University of Cincinnati, an MFA from New York University, and a BA from the College of Santa Fe. Dr. Araguz is deeply involved in literary publishing, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Salamander , a member of The Cincinnati Review’s Strategic Board, and an advisory board member for SWING literary journal. He also leads editorial roles at Airlie Press and Right Hand Pointing. His creative work spans poetry, nonfiction, and hybrid genres, with a focus on Latino/a identity, speculative elements, and formal innovation. Major publications include Ruin and Want (2023), La esperanza espera (2023), and Rotura (2022). His research explores blackout poetry, microcuentos, and the intersection of creative writing with cultural critique. He teaches courses like Latinx Literature, Creative Writing, and Poetry Workshops. Office hours are Fridays 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or by Zoom appointment.

• Latinx Poetics & Literature
• Poetic Forms
• Blackout/Erasure Poetry
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Justin Torres is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of English, specializing in American Literature & Culture, Creative Writing, Latinx Literature, and Sexuality & Gender Studies. He earned his MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and has received prestigious fellowships from Stanford University (Wallace Stegner Fellowship), Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute, and the New York Public Library’s Cullman Center. Key Affiliations : UCLA Department of English, Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Research Focus : Intersection of queer narratives, Latinx identity, and experimental storytelling His work explores erased histories and marginalized voices, blending personal and collective memory through innovative literary techniques. Torres is celebrated for his novel We the Animals and the upcoming Blackouts , which recontextualizes early 20th-century queer research. Scientific Awards National Book Foundation '5 Under 35' (2012) NEA Grant Rolón Fellowship VCU Cabell First Novelist Award

• American Literature & Culture
• Creative Writing
• Latinx Literature
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Lucia Binotti is a Professor of Spanish and Digital Humanities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), with dual affiliations in the Department of Romance Studies and interdisciplinary Digital Humanities initiatives. She serves as Graduate Advisor for Hispanic Linguistics and Director of the Honors Study Abroad Program in Rome. Her work bridges traditional philology with cutting-edge digital scholarship, emphasizing immersive learning experiences through virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Binotti holds a Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara (1990), an MA (1985), and a BA (1984) in Romance Philology from the Università degli Studi di Pisa. Her research focuses on linguistic identity, cultural heritage preservation, and innovative educational platforms like Amirabilia—the world’s first experiential learning platform. Notable projects include nXimena (healthcare training for Latinx abuse survivors) and Entiendelo (a linguistic/cultural navigation app for Latinx communities). Her scholarly interests span Early Modern Spanish literature, digital humanities applications, and the intersection of technology with social justice. She has directed grants totaling over $500K for projects involving AR/VR integration in education, including collaborations with the UNC Health Science Library and NCSU’s DELTA initiative. Recent awards include the John K. Walsh Award (2010) and Digital Innovation Fellow status (2014). Grants & Leadership: CFE-Lenovo Technology Grants (2018–2019) for AR/VR expansion iLRN 2020 International Co-Chair XR Faculty Learning Community Leader (UNC) Teaching: Courses span from introductory Hispanic literature to advanced topics like medieval intellectual history and digital humanities methodologies. Binotti’s work emphasizes ‘place, presence, and perspective’ in Cyber-Humanities education, particularly addressing marginalized communities through technology-driven solutions.

• Digital Humanities
• Immersive Learning
• Hispanic Sociolinguistics
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Dr. Michele Shaul serves as Professor of Spanish and Chair of the World Languages Department at Queens University of Charlotte, where she also directs the Center for Latino Studies. A dedicated scholar and educator, she co-founded the e-journal Label Me Latina/o and leads community-focused initiatives bridging academia and social outreach. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Spanish-American Literature from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill M.A. in Spanish from the University of Florida, Gainesville B.A. with honors in Spanish from the University of Florida, Gainesville Dr. Shaul's research interrogates Latinx identity through literary criticism, translation, and creative writing, emphasizing intersectional experiences of race, gender, and disability within U.S. institutions. Her work actively challenges monolithic narratives while centering marginalized voices in both scholarly and artistic contexts. Analysis of her recent publications (2016-2023) reveals a cohesive trajectory exploring bilingual expression, cultural memory, and systemic inequity. Edited volumes on Latinx literature in Spanish and theater demonstrate scholarly rigor, while creative works like poetry and short stories employ personal narrative to examine reincarnation, hybrid identity, and border-crossing experiences. Her contributions have earned significant recognition: Queens’ 2016 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award for pedagogical excellence 2023 Con A de Arte Award from the Latin American Coalition for cultural leadership Through the student/faculty Latino Studies Project, Dr. Shaul mentors researchers documenting Charlotte's Latino community history while collaborating with artists on tolerance-focused initiatives. Her editorial work with international scholars demonstrates sustained commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices across academic and creative domains. Dr. Shaul co-leads the e-journal Label Me Latina/o and directs the Latino Studies Project, fostering collaborative research between students, faculty, and Charlotte's Latino community. Her social outreach partnerships integrate art installations and performance to address diversity through experiential learning and public engagement.

• Latinx Literature
• Spanish-American Literature
• Translation Studies
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José A. de la Garza Valenzuela is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on queer migrant narratives, critical legal studies, and Latinx literature. He holds a PhD in English from Miami University and previously served as a Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Associate at UIUC and Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University. Education: PhD in English, Miami University (with concentration in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) MA in English, Sam Houston State University BBA in International Business and Economics, Sam Houston State University His interdisciplinary work bridges literary analysis with legal frameworks, examining how queer Chicano writers challenge state narratives of citizenship and migration. Key projects include his forthcoming monograph *Queer in a Legal Sense: Brown Citizenship and Other Lawful Fictions* and peer-reviewed articles in Latino Studies , MLA , and American Literary History . Awards & Affiliations: American Council of Learned Societies Fellow (2023) Affiliate: Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory, Department of Gender & Women Studies, and Department of English His teaching spans courses on Latinx literature, queer studies, and U.S. social movements. His personal background as a first-generation college graduate and former undocumented migrant deeply informs his scholarship and pedagogy.

• Latinx Literary Studies
• Chicanx Studies
• Queer Chicano Literature
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Charlie Geyer serves as Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies at Davidson College, specializing in hemispheric border studies through comparative analysis of Latin American and Latinx literatures and cultures. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. and M.A. from Vanderbilt University B.A. from Emory University Geyer's research centers on the politics and aesthetics of bordering practices across the Americas, examining how literature, performance, and visual arts engage with geographic and social borders related to race, class, gender, sexuality, and citizenship. His current book project "Disturbing Beauty: Border Crossing in Latin American and Latinx Imaginaries" identifies an aesthetic practice that challenges violent border enforcement while proposing new political arrangements for border coexistence. His scholarly publications appear in Revista de Estudios Hispánicos, CENTRO: Journal, Chasqui, The Comparatist, and Afro-Hispanic Review. Geyer teaches specialized courses including "Border Crossing in the Latinx Americas," "Queer Crossings: Latin and Latinx Americas," and "Beauty and Marginality in Contemporary Latin America," following prior appointments at University of Arizona and Ball State University.

• Border Studies
• Latin American Literary and Cultural Studies
• Latinx Literary and Cultural Studies
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Wendy Laura Belcher is a Professor of African literature at Princeton University, holding a joint appointment in the Department of African American Studies and the Department of Comparative Literature. She specializes in early African literature, medieval studies, and postcolonial thought, with a focus on Ethiopian and Ghanaian intellectual traditions. Her work bridges global literary history and decolonial critique, emphasizing Africa’s role in shaping global cultural narratives. Belcher earned her PhD in English Literature from UCLA, alongside MA degrees in African Studies and Urban Planning, and a BA in English Literature from Mount Holyoke College. Her research includes groundbreaking translations of Ethiopian texts, such as The Life and Struggles of Our Mother Walatta Petros , and projects like the Princeton Ethiopian Miracles of Mary (PEMM) digital humanities initiative, supported by NEH grants. Her research interests span African literature’s global influence, early African philosophical texts, and the Kebra Nagast ’s impact on modern movements like Rastafarianism. She co-leads the Black Queen of Sheba project, exploring medieval African ideas in global culture. Belcher is also renowned for her best-selling guide Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks , aiding academics worldwide in publishing success. Belcher’s awards include the Fulbright Scholarship, SSEMW’s Best Scholarly Edition award, and the Paul Hair Award. Her work appears in journals like Eighteenth-Century Fiction and Research in African Literatures , with peer-reviewed chapters in volumes on African Christian biography and global medievalism. She collaborates with scholars like Michael Kleiner and Ralph Lee on translations and digital humanities projects. Her teaching and research challenge Eurocentric narratives, emphasizing Africa’s rich textual heritage and its contributions to global literature.

• African literature
• Comparative literature
• Medieval studies
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Natalia Villanueva-Nieves is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at Sonoma State University. Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges literary studies, affect theory, and digital humanities, with a focus on Latinx, Chicanx, Central American, and Caribbean expressive cultures. Her academic background includes a doctoral degree in Chicana and Chicano Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master’s in Comparative Literary Studies from Utrecht University. Dr. Villanueva-Nieves' research explores Latinx emotional geographies, transnational feminisms, hemispheric race studies, and digital storytelling. She investigates how affect, space, and racialization intersect in Latina narratives, particularly through relational and hemispheric frameworks. Her work emphasizes collective archives of care and hope in Latinx testimonial writing. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary and public-facing scholarship, combining literary analysis with digital tools and social justice engagement. The articles span themes such as affective spaces, digital archives, transnational feminisms, and geocritical approaches to Latinx literature. Her scholarly work has appeared in Chiricú Journal , Ex-Centric Narratives Journal , Zócalo Public Square , American National Biography , Aztlán: A Journal of Chicano Studies , and edited volumes from UNAM and the University of Alcalá de Henares. Dr. Villanueva-Nieves is currently developing a digital monograph that uses interactive maps and digital storytelling to present Latinx testimonial writing as living archives. She is also completing her book The True Colors of Feeling Brown: Affect and Space in Latina Narratives , under contract with Palgrave in the Geocriticism and Spatial Literary Studies series.

• Latinx Literatures
• Chicanx Studies
• Central American and Caribbean Affect
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Ayendy Bonifacio is a Dominican American scholar, writer, and poet currently serving as Assistant Professor of English at the University of Toledo's College of Arts and Letters. Born in Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, and raised in East New York, Brooklyn, he earned his Ph.D. from Ohio State University and has established himself as a significant voice in American literature, Latine studies, and diaspora studies. His research focuses on the intersections of memory, migration, race, and colonial legacies in the Americas, with particular attention to nineteenth-century to contemporary print culture. Bonifacio's scholarly work bridges academic and public discourse, appearing in venues ranging from American Periodicals and ASAP/Journal to The New York Times and Slate . He explores how literary forms negotiate cultural identity across borders, with special emphasis on Dominican and Latinx experiences. Bonifacio's publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining transnational literary connections, particularly between Anglophone and Hispanophone traditions. His work frequently addresses anti-Blackness within Latinx communities, diasporic identity formation, and the material history of print culture. The 2024 monograph Paratextuality in Anglophone and Hispanophone Poems in the U.S. Press, 1855–1901 represents a significant contribution to understanding how multilingual poetry circulated in nineteenth-century American periodicals. Top ten best non-fiction books of 2017 (The Latino Author for Dique Dominican ) Bonifacio's writing has received support from prestigious organizations including the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Digital Media and Composition Institute (DMAC), the Ohio Arts Council, and the Society for Nineteenth-Century Americanists. His creative work spans multiple genres, including the memoir Dique Dominican (2017), poetry collection To the River, We Are Migrants (2020), and the forthcoming novel Bless Me, Papi (2025). He maintains an active presence in public intellectual discourse through contributions to major media outlets where he addresses contemporary issues of race, immigration, and academic labor.

• American Literature
• Latine Studies
• Diaspora Studies
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Domino Renee Perez is a Professor in the Department of English and the Center for Mexican American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Her work bridges Young Adult Fiction, Mexican American and Latinx Literature, 20th and 21st Century American Literature, Film, Popular Culture, and Cultural Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has been recognized with the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award and induction into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers (2023). Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln Books: Fatherhood in the Borderlands (2022), There Was a Woman (2008), co-edited Race & Cultural Practice in Popular Culture (2018) Her research explores racialized representations in media, focusing on Mexican American fathers, La Llorona, and intersections of Indigeneity in Latinx studies. She integrates autoethnography, film analysis, and literary critique into a 'slow scholarship' approach, emphasizing personal investment and imaginative recreation. Recent publications analyze topics such as Latinx YA fiction, Weird Westerns, and Gloria Anzaldúa’s legacy. Her teaching includes courses like E 344C (Young Adult Fiction/Film) and LAH 350 (Latinx Young Adult Literatures). Scientific Awards Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award Academy of Distinguished Teachers Inductee (2023)

• Young Adult Fiction
• Mexican American and Latinx Literature
• 20th and 21st Century American Literature
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Stacy Alaimo is the Barbara and Carlisle Moore Professor of English and Core Faculty in Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon. She directs the English Department's Graduate Studies program. Her research bridges environmental humanities, science studies, and critical theory, focusing on transcorporeality, blue humanities, and material ecocriticism. She has authored seminal works like Bodily Natures (2010) and Exposed (2016), and co-edited foundational texts like Material Feminisms (2008). Her current projects include The Abyss Stares Back (2025) and Acid Seas . PhD from University of Texas at Austin Previous roles: Distinguished Teaching Professor at University of Texas at Arlington Research interests include oceanic studies, interspecies relations, and environmental justice. She co-edits Duke University Press's 'Elements' series and serves on academic committees for the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work has inspired art exhibitions, podcasts, and interdisciplinary collaborations globally. Awards include the MLA Ecocriticism Forum leadership and ASLE awards. Grants include leadership roles in sustainability initiatives and interdisciplinary programs. Labs/teams include collaborations with marine scientists and artists through blue humanities projects. Future works explore ocean acidification and deep-sea ecologies.

• Environmental Humanities
• Multispecies Studies
• Blue Humanities
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Gustavo Faverón Patriau is Professor and Chair of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Bowdoin College, with affiliations in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies and Hispanic Studies. He holds a PhD from Cornell University and has held visiting positions at Stanford University, Middlebury College, and Universidad Cayetano Heredia. His academic work centers on Latin American contemporary literature and political history, with a focus on the limits of visual and linguistic representation, the portrayal of mental illness in narrative, and the writings of Jorge Luis Borges. His research spans literary theory, cultural criticism, and journalistic inquiry, often bridging scholarly and public intellectual spheres. His recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with themes of abjection, memory, trauma, and the philosophical dimensions of narrative. He frequently analyzes canonical and marginal texts through interdisciplinary lenses, drawing on philosophy, visual culture, and historiography. His scholarship often intersects with his creative work, which includes novels and editorial projects that explore similar intellectual terrain. Among his scientific awards and recognitions are being a finalist for the III Vargas Llosa Biennial Novel Prize, receiving accolades from Letras Corsarias and Rockdelux, and being recognized by the Spanish newspaper ABC for his blog Puente Aéreo as one of the most influential in the Hispanic world. He has served on the board of Diacritics , directed literary journals such as Dissidences , La Vaca Multicolor , Somos , and Visto & Bueno , and co-edited major volumes like Bolaño salvaje and Toda la sangre . He regularly presents at international literary festivals and academic conferences, and has conducted numerous interviews and media appearances across Latin America and Europe. His creative and scholarly work has been translated into ten languages, underscoring his transnational impact. He continues to publish prolifically in both academic and literary venues, maintaining a dynamic presence in contemporary Hispanic intellectual life.

• Latin American Literature
• Contemporary Literature
• Political History
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Ralph E Rodriguez is a Professor at Brown University , affiliated with both the American Studies and English departments. His work bridges Latinx literature , Chicano studies , and critical race theory , with over two decades of academic contributions. Education : PhD in English (1997) and BA in English (1992) from the University of Texas and Old Dominion University respectively Research focuses on ethnic expectations in literature , transnational identity , and border relations . Current projects analyze multilingual writers and creative non-fiction narratives. Funded by prestigious institutions like the NEH , Woodrow Wilson Foundation , and Cogut Center for the Humanities , he has published extensively on topics including Chicana/o identity , racial surfaces in graphic art , and assimilation critiques . His teaching awards from Brown, Penn State, and University of Texas highlight his commitment to pedagogy that merges radical love with critical analysis . Collaborations with scholars like Valeria Luiselli and affiliations with the American Studies Association and Latinx Studies Association underscore his influence in interdisciplinary fields. Scientific Awards & Fellowships MLA Best Book Prize (2006) Cogut Center Faculty Fellowship (2014) NEH Younger Scholar (1991) Phi Kappa Phi & Sigma Tau Delta honor society memberships Students engage through courses on Latinx cultural theory , creative non-fiction , and contemporary fiction , reflecting his dedication to community-building in academic environments. His radical love pedagogy emphasizes dialogue, positionalities, and equitable knowledge production across identity markers like race, class, and gender.

• Latinx Literature
• Chicano Studies
• Critical Race Studies
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Laura E. Pérez is a Professor in the Chicanx and Latinx Studies Program and Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She serves as Chair of the Latinx Research Center and is a core faculty member in the doctoral program in Performance Studies and the Department of Women’s Studies. Ph.D. in Romance Languages & Literatures, Harvard University B.A./M.A. Joint Degree, Romance Languages & Literatures, University of Chicago Exchange Scholar, Stanford University Summer Courses, Universidad de Salamanca Her research intersects decolonial aesthetics, feminist and queer theory, and spiritualities within Chicanx/Latinx and Indigenous cultural practices. She has curated significant Latina/o performance art exhibitions and authored foundational texts in Chicana art criticism. Pérez’s recent work explores coalitions between U.S. women of color feminist thought and Latin American decolonial ethics. In 2023, she is co-curating a major retrospective of Amalia Mesa-Bains at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive. Her 2020 publication Eros Ideologies received a National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies Book Award Honorable Mention. College Art Association’s Wyeth Foundation for American Art Publishing Grant (2020) Hellman Faculty Fellows Award Mellon Fellowships Susan B. Anthony Post Doctoral Fellowship Pérez has mentored graduate students in Ethnic Studies and taught courses spanning decolonial theory, racialization, spirituality in the arts, and U.S. women of color feminist thought.

• Chicanx and Latinx Feminist Art
• Decolonial Aesthetics
• Decolonial Spiritualities
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Elizabeth Garcia is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Denver's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses including Culture, Racism, and Alienation; Chicano/a and Latino/a History; Introduction to Ethnic Studies; and specialized topics in Latina Narratives and Feminisms. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Comparative Ethnic Studies from University of California, Berkeley M.A. in Comparative Ethnic Studies from University of California, Berkeley B.A. in American Civilization/Economics from Brown University Dr. Garcia is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work centers on representations of gender, race, and sexuality in Latina women's literature and Latinx Children & Young Adult literature. Her research examines how cultural memory, identity formation, and healing practices manifest in literary works by Puerto Rican and other Latinx women authors. She explores the intersections of feminist theory, diaspora studies, and cultural representation through close literary analysis. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on Puerto Rican women's history and contemporary Latinx narratives. The publications reveal a progression from historical analysis of Puerto Rican women's literature to contemporary examinations of gender in Latinx children's and young adult literature. Her recent work shows increasing attention to feminist disobedience, healing narratives, and representations of spirituality in Latinx writing. Dr. Garcia has held previous faculty and administrative positions at Hunter College, Connecticut College, Wesleyan University, and the University of Florida before joining CU Denver. Her current book manuscript in progress, Malcriadas: Feminist Disobedience in Latinx Young Adult and Children's Literature , continues her exploration of gender representation in youth literature.

• Latina women's literature
• Latinx Children & Young Adult literature
• Gender representations
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