Cathy Marie Ouellette

Dr. Cathy Marie Ouellette is a Professor of History with extensive interdisciplinary affiliations including Africana Studies, Environmental Sciences, International Studies, Jewish Studies, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Public Health, Sustainability Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. She teaches diverse courses spanning introductory surveys to specialized senior seminars.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in History from Emory University, an additional M.A. from Emory University, an M.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, and a distinguished B.A. from Connecticut College where she earned Phi Beta Kappa, Honors in Hispanic Studies, and Distinction in Anthropology, plus an International Studies Certificate.

Dr. Ouellette's research examines Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian history through interdisciplinary lenses including colonial/modern periods, environmental history, Jewish diaspora studies, race/ethnicity, gender/sexuality, body representation, and Atlantic World connections. Her work incorporates perspectives from public health, sustainability, and globalization studies.

• Phi Beta Kappa
• Honors in Hispanic Studies (Connecticut College)
• Distinction in Anthropology (Connecticut College)

She teaches 20+ courses including experiential learning programs in Cuba, mentors students through senior seminars, and develops integrative curricula connecting history with contemporary global issues. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes visual culture, popular culture, and women's perspectives.