Jacqueline Nanfito

Jacqueline Nanfito is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Case Western Reserve University. She also serves as Director of the Ethnic Studies program, focusing on interdisciplinary cultural studies.

• Academic Roles: Associate Professor of Spanish, Director of Ethnic Studies
• Research Focus: Latin American literature, feminist theory, translation studies, Sephardic Jewish culture

Her scholarly work centers on Latin American women writers, particularly Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and Gabriela Mistral. Through her translations and publications, she examines intersections of Baroque aesthetics, gendered narratives, and cultural memory.

Her academic contributions include:

• Translation of Gabriela Mistral's prose writings on feminist themes
• Translation of Pía Barros' short stories and microfiction anthologies
• Studies on spatial-temporal dimensions in Baroque poetry

She has received multiple Wittke Award nominations for teaching excellence and Jackson Award nominations for undergraduate mentorship. Her community engagement includes:

• Co-directing the Bridging the Digital Divide program
• Founding CaseDRIVE for service learning in the Dominican Republic
• Organizing cultural workshops for Latina students in Cleveland