Carlos Rodriguez

Carlos Rodriguez is a Full-Time Assistant Professor of English in the English and Creative Writing department at Dominican University of California's School of Liberal Arts and Education. He specializes in literature, creative writing, and intersectional ethnic studies, with a focus on underrepresented ALANA (African, Latino, Asian, Native American) artists and narratives.

Education includes a Master of Arts (MA) from UC Davis, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Arizona, and Doctoral work (ABD) at Stanford University. His academic mentors include renowned figures like Leslie Marmon Silko, Sandra Gilbert, and Octavio Solis.

Research interests span social anatomy (socio-cultural body studies), trans studies, psychoanalytic theory, and ethnic genre writing (detective fiction, fantasy, futurism). His creative writing transitioned from poetry/prose to playwriting and screenwriting, emphasizing marginalized voices in Asian American, Pacific Islander American, and Latino communities.

Notable scientific awards include

• Teacher of the Year (1999)
• NEH Summer Institute participation (2011)
• Multiple staged readings of original plays (2003-2006)

Contact: carlos.rodriguez@dominican.edu