Adriana Nieto

Adriana Nieto, Ph.D., is Chair and Professor of the Department of Chicana/o Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver. With over 15 years at the university, she transitioned from an adjunct professor role to full-time faculty in 2009. Her work bridges interdisciplinary scholarship in religion, gender, and Chicana/o-Latina/o studies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Religious and Theological Studies, University of Denver Iliff School of Theology
• M.A. in Latin American Studies (Gender Studies and Borderland History), University of New Mexico
• B.A. in Latin American and Women Studies, University of New Mexico

Research Focus: Nieto’s scholarship explores intersections of faith, identity, and cultural preservation. Her expertise encompasses:

• Latina Spiritualities and Practices
• Women of Color Feminisms
• Mental Health in Early 20th Century Xicana Communities
• Chicana Protestant Identity in Borderlands Contexts
• Oral History as Methodology
• Acequia Water Systems in Southern Colorado
• Regional Cultural Narratives of the American West

Contact: anieto1@msudenver.edu