Carmen Torre Perez

Carmen Torre Perez is a Lecturer in the Department of Romance Studies at Boston University, where she has served since 2022. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), an MA from the University of Kansas (USA), and a PhD in Hispanic Studies from the University of Pennsylvania (USA). Her teaching emphasizes underrepresented topics, including Latin American underground cultures and marginalized communities' cultural expressions. She has prior teaching experience at the University of Kansas and the University of Pennsylvania.

Her research and pedagogical interests focus on cultural marginalization, educational equity, and prison education programs. Previously, she worked at the Federal Detention Center of Philadelphia, tutoring incarcerated women in languages and GED preparation. She maintains office hours at 718 Commonwealth Ave., Room 304 A, during Spring 2025 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with additional availability by appointment.

• Educations:
• BA, The University of Santiago de Compostela
• MA, The University of Santiago de Compostela
• MA, The University of Kansas
• PhD, The University of Pennsylvania
• Research Interests: Hispanic Studies, Latin American cultural history, language pedagogy for underserved groups, and prison education initiatives. She advocates for inclusive curricula and amplifying overlooked cultural narratives.
• Advising & Grants: While no formal grants are noted, her work with the Federal Detention Center reflects a commitment to educational outreach. She does not currently advise formal graduate students.
• Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.