Elizabeth Lozano

Elizabeth Lozano, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Communication Studies at Loyola University Chicago's School of Communication. She has been affiliated with the university since 1993 and also contributes to interdisciplinary programs including Latin American Studies (as Program Director), Global and International Studies, and Women's Studies through steering committee memberships.

• PhD in Philosophy of Communication and Rhetorical Criticism, Ohio University
• MA in Rhetorical Criticism - Interpersonal Communication, Ohio University
• BA in Social Communication, Universidad del Valle, Colombia

Her research focuses on intersections of media studies, cultural studies, and gender studies, particularly examining:

• Nonviolent resistance practices (e.g., Colombian Peace Community studies)
• Women's experiences with violence
• Construction of gender identity
• Global feminism
• Media theory and criticism
• Intercultural communication dynamics

Lozano teaches courses in:

• Intercultural Communication
• Communication Language and Gender
• Critical Ethnography
• Global Feminism (Women's Studies)
• Media Theory and Criticism
• Latin American Studies special topics

She previously served as advisor to Beta Rho (Lambda Pi Eta) and actively promotes engaged learning through initiatives like the Notes from the Field faculty speakers series.