Goretti González

Dr. Goretti González is an Assistant Professor of Early Modern Literature at IE University, Spain, with a distinguished academic career spanning institutions like Harvard University, Complutense University, and UCLA. Her global perspective stems from academic roles in the U.S., Italy, and Spain, alongside a childhood split between California and Mexico.

• Ph.D. and M.A. in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University
• M.A. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from UCLA
• B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures from Scripps College

Her research focuses on cultural mobility, multilingual texts, and identity construction in early modern Spain and Italy. She examines intersections of translation, cross-dressing, and literary exchange through works like Lope de Rueda’s Medora and Mateo Alemán’s Guzmán de Alfarache. Her work aligns with SDGs 5 (Gender Equality), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and 11 (Sustainable Cities).

Recent publications analyze Renaissance sartorial discourse, transatlantic literary transfers, and psychosocial impacts of literature on international students. She has presented at prestigious venues including the Hay Festival, Renaissance Society of America conferences, and San José State University webinars.

• Research Fellow, Harvard’s Villa I Tatti (Florence)
• Affiliated with the European Research Group Europe in the World: A Literary History, 1529-1683

As a humanities educator, she emphasizes critical thinking and applied curiosity, preparing students for careers requiring creativity and complex problem-solving. Her work bridges literary history, gender studies, and transatlantic colonialism, offering interdisciplinary insights into early modern cultural dynamics.