Susana Cisneros

Susana Cisneros is a Senior Lecturer of Spanish and Affiliate Faculty in Latin American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). She teaches Spanish language courses at all proficiency levels and actively advises the Spanish Club C.E.P.A. Her community-focused initiatives include organizing professional internships in the Latino community, leading Spanish conversation hours (Tertulia/Virtulia), and developing academic partnerships with local institutions like the Charlotte Mecklenburg County Courthouse and Charlotte Bilingual Preschool.

• Education: MA in Spanish (UNC Charlotte, 2009), Advanced Course in Spanish Language & Literature (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 2008), Law Degree (Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, 2004)

Her research interests emphasize leadership development, intercultural communication, and service-learning in language education. She has pioneered innovative programs such as a spring break study abroad initiative in Argentina and a year-long collaboration with the Charlotte Teachers Institute.

Award-winning educator, Susana has been recognized for both her teaching excellence and community service, including the 2015 President’s Volunteer Service Award and multiple teaching accolades. She maintains strong ties to legal and civic sectors through her prior career as a criminal law attorney in Argentina and participation in law enforcement citizen academies.

• Key Programs: Argentina Spring Break Program, Latino Community Professional Internship, L.E.A.Ding-Up Program (Latin American Chamber of Commerce)