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Colleen Vasconcellos is a Professor of History and History Program Coordinator at the University of West Georgia's School of Humanities within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. She holds a B.A. in History from Western Carolina University (1995), an M.A. in American History from East Tennessee State University (1998), and a Ph.D. in Atlantic Studies from Florida International University (2004).
Her research focuses on the intersection of slavery, abolition, and childhood in the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica, as well as global girlhood studies. Notable works include Slavery, Abolition, and Childhood in Jamaica, 1788-1838 (2015) and the co-edited volume Girlhood: A Global History (2010). Recent projects explore the Yulee Family in Antebellum Florida and the cultural significance of foodways in American history.
Dr. Vasconcellos teaches courses ranging from U.S. and World History to specialized topics like Pirates of the Caribbean, American Foodways, and Gender Studies. She frequently updates her syllabi, offering both online and traditional sections across multiple semesters. Her publications span monographs, edited collections, and peer-reviewed articles in journals such as a/b: Auto/Biography Studies and Citizenship Studies.
In addition to her academic contributions, she coordinates the History Program and advises students through thesis work. Her research consistently bridges Atlantic Studies with interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing marginalized voices in historical narratives.
