Bibiana Fuentes

Bibiana Fuentes, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Languages Department at the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, with additional affiliation in the Latin American and Latinx Studies Program. Her office is located in Centennial Hall 4707 at 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies from the University of Illinois-Chicago
• M.A. in Spanish and Latin American Literature from Marquette University
• M.A. in Education (Specialized in Second Language Teaching) from Carthage College
• B.A. in Spanish and English Education from Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Bogotá, Colombia

Dr. Fuentes specializes in Latin American Literature, Writing and Composition, and Spanish for Bilingual Speakers, with deep expertise in Latin American Feminist Art and Activism and Colombian Diaspora Studies. Her scholarly work critically examines gender dynamics, cultural identity, and political resistance in Latin American contexts, particularly through literary analysis of Colombian authors.

Her publication record from 2015-2021 reveals consistent focus on ethical frameworks, intersubjectivity, and truth construction in contemporary Latin American fiction. These works demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between literary theory, feminist studies, and diaspora research, with predominant emphasis on Colombian narratives and social commentary.

As Academic Advisor for the Spanish Club, Dr. Fuentes actively mentors students through extracurricular engagement, promoting Spanish language proficiency and cultural awareness beyond the classroom. Her advising role complements her teaching in composition and bilingual education.