Cristina Faiver-Serna

Cristina Faiver-Serna is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of New Hampshire. She teaches courses such as Society, Environment and Justice, Human Geography, and Internship programs. Her research focuses on environmental justice, health disparities, and the impacts of environmental degradation on historically marginalized communities, particularly through the lenses of feminist and queer theory, ethnic studies, and Latino studies.

Education

• B.A. from University of Michigan
• M.P.H. from University of Michigan
• Ph.D. from University of Oregon

Research Interests

Dr. Faiver-Serna's research centers on critical human geography, with a focus on environmental justice and the ways in which environmental degradation disproportionately affects historically marginalized communities. Her work integrates feminist and queer theory, ethnic studies, and Latino studies to examine health disparities and human-environment interactions. Current projects include community health efforts to mitigate air pollution in Southern California.

Publications Trends

Her publications span critical analyses of environmental racism, the impact of political climates on environmental policy, and the development of Latinx geographies. Recent work addresses the intersections of race, gender, and environmental health, with a particular emphasis on Southern California. She has contributed to key journals such as Annals of the American Association of Geographers and Acme.