Sandra Correa-Suarez

Dr. Sandra Correa-Suarez is a Clinical Professor at Creighton University, teaching courses in Communicating in Spanish and Medical Humanities. She previously founded the Spanish for the Professions Program at Arizona State University (ASU) and has held roles there since 1996, including teaching Spanish language courses and advanced Hispanic literature. Her research focuses on disability studies, translation, and Contemporary Spanish Culture, with contributions to public health translation projects for the CDC.

Education: Ph.D. in Spanish Peninsular Literature (Medieval and Golden Age) from ASU (2010).

Research emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between translation studies, disability perspectives, and cultural analysis. She also explores medieval and early modern Spanish literature, including Jewish studies and 16th-17th century works. Teaching priorities include conversation, writing, and global cultural mentorship. Her work highlights language's role in professional and medical contexts.

Professional contributions include academic leadership at ASU and collaborative translation efforts for global health initiatives.