Ann Warner-Ault

Ann Warner-Ault is an Associate Professor of Spanish and Chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Her work focuses on Latin American literature, avant-garde studies, community-engaged learning, digital humanities, and intercultural competence in language education.

• Education: Ph.D. in Spanish (Columbia University, 2007), M.A. in Hispanic Studies (Columbia University), B.A. in Plan II Honors Program and Spanish (University of Texas, 1998), Secondary Teaching Credential (St. Edwards University, 2000)
• Currently pursuing an M.A. in Counselor Education at TCNJ.

Her research emphasizes innovative pedagogical approaches, including the integration of multimedia resources, synchronous video exchanges, and collaborative community documentary projects. She leads initiatives to develop Spanish for the Professions certificates in Law, Justice, Counseling, and Human Services, aligning language training with social justice goals.

Recent scholarly outputs include analyses of avant-garde legacies in Mexican literature, digital humanities applications in language classrooms, and community-based oral history projects. She received the New Jersey Manufacturers Urban Innovation Grant (2018–2019) and the 1619 Education Network Project Grant (2021) for collaborative documentary work with Trenton’s Latinx communities.

• Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Dissertation Fellow (Columbia), New Media Fellow (Columbia), Teaching Fellow (Columbia)

Ann also serves as a faculty advisor for TCNJ’s Mexican Students Association (Mexsa) and Saathiya Indian Fusion Dance Team, and contributes to institutional anti-racism and global engagement initiatives.