Lau Romero

Lau Romero is an Assistant Professor of Spanish at West Texas A&M University, affiliated with the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities and the Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages. They hold a PhD in Hispanic Cultural Studies from Michigan State University and a Master's in Latin American Cultural Studies from Universidad de Chile.

Research focuses on 20th-century Latin American intellectual women's network-building through archival materials like letters and periodicals, emphasizing sociocultural analysis and intersectional methodologies. Key interests include linguistic justice, disability studies, and memory studies. Teaching experience spans eight years across all Spanish language levels and literature/film courses.

Professional service includes advising student organizations (Spanish Club, Q&A) and serving as Graduate Student Association Chair during their PhD. Currently pursuing a certificate in Women and Sexuality Studies from Universidad de Chile to further interdisciplinary research.