Michelle Chase

Michelle Chase is an Associate Professor and Director of the Latin American Studies Program at Pace University’s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History (PLV campus). Her research focuses on 20th-century Cuba, gender, revolutionary movements, and transnational solidarity. She holds a PhD in History from New York University (2010).

Education: PhD in History from New York University (2010).

Research Interests: Specializing in Cuban Revolution dynamics, Chase challenges conventional narratives by highlighting grassroots activism’s role in shaping revolutionary policies. Her work intersects gender studies, Cold War politics, and transnational solidarity networks. Her book Revolution within the Revolution (2015) redefines women’s agency in Cuba’s revolutionary framework, while her co-edited volume on The Cuban Revolution and the New Left (forthcoming 2026) explores global connections between leftist movements.

Publications: Recent articles analyze Cold War-era internationalism, Cuban foreign policy through photography, and youth resistance to communism. Her work bridges local and global dimensions of revolutionary politics.

Awards & Recognition: No awards explicitly listed, though her publication record reflects scholarly impact.

Teaching & Service: Teaches courses on Latin American history, the global Cold War, and U.S.-Mexico border studies. Serves as program director, shaping curricula and academic initiatives.