Jorge Garcia-Nunez

Jorge Garcia-Nunez serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies (CLACS) within the Illinois Global Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His academic work centers on interdisciplinary regional studies with institutional contact at 4080 LCLB, 707 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801.

His research spans Latin American Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Area Studies, focusing on cultural, historical, and sociopolitical dimensions of Latin America and the Caribbean through CLACS' academic and outreach initiatives including K-14 education programs and community resources.

Professional engagement includes Hispanic Heritage Month events, Latin American Educators Workshops, and initiatives like the LAC Cities Collective and QINTI Archaeology Field School.