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Jessica Retis is a Professor and Director of the School of Journalism at the University of Arizona, where she also leads the Bilingual Journalism M.A. program. With a career spanning three decades across Peru, Mexico, Spain, and the U.S., she bridges academic scholarship and professional journalism. Her academic credentials include a Major in Communications (University of Lima), an M.A. in Latin American Studies (National Autonomous University of Mexico), and a Ph.D. in Contemporary Latin America (Complutense University of Madrid).
Her research explores the intersection of media, migration, and cultural identity through an interdisciplinary lens. Key areas include:
- International Migration & Diasporas: Examining how transnational communities use media to navigate identity and belonging.
- Ethnic Media & Bilingual Journalism: Analyzing Latinx media production in the U.S., Europe, and Asia as tools for cultural preservation.
- Media Representation: Critiquing discourses of race, class, and coloniality in news narratives about marginalized groups.
Retis' recent publications (2022–2025) demonstrate a focus on bilingual media ecosystems, digital activism in diasporic communities, and decolonial approaches to journalism. Her work consistently highlights the role of media in challenging power structures and amplifying underrepresented voices across global contexts.
Scientific Awards:
- CUES Fellowship
No information is available regarding student advising, grants, or lab affiliations.
