Debra Peña

Dr. Debra Peña is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Program Director in the Writing Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). She holds a Ph.D. in English from UTSA (2015), an M.A. in English (2009), and a B.A. in Business (2006). Her professional affiliation with UTSA began in 2010, with full-time involvement in The Writing Program since 2017. She teaches core writing courses such as WRC 1013 and WRC 1023, focusing on academic writing processes, research methodologies, and multimodal communication.

Dr. Peña’s teaching emphasizes critical analysis, source integration, and library research practices across diverse cultural contexts. She has instructed multiple sections of foundational writing courses, contributing to undergraduate core curriculum requirements. Her career reflects a commitment to improving writing pedagogy and student success in higher education.