Lorena Gómez

Lorena Gómez is a Professor of Spanish at Western Colorado University, affiliated with the Communication Arts, Language & Literature Department. Her academic focus spans linguistics, Spanish applied linguistics, and TESOL, with a commitment to cultural and linguistic education.

• PhD in Spanish Linguistics from The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
• MA in TESOL from The University of Mississippi (Oxford, MS)
• BA in Spanish and English Teaching from Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Bogotá, Colombia)

Her research explores the evolution of Spanish dialects, global Spanish language variations, and the pedagogical impact of bilingual education. Gómez emphasizes immersive learning, offering study abroad programs in Seville, Spain, and Bogotá, Colombia.

She teaches Spanish at various levels in the U.S. and has previously taught English as a second language in Colombia. Her passion lies in fostering cultural connections through language, stating that language learning opens minds and hearts to new cultures and opportunities.

Based in the Gunnison Valley, she draws parallels between the mountainous environment and her Colombian roots, finding a sense of home in both the landscape and the academic community.