Valentina Tikoff

Valentina Tikoff is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at DePaul University's College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. Her research focuses on early modern Europe (1680-1830), with specialized attention to Spain and colonial Latin America.

• Ph.D. from Indiana University, Bloomington

Her scholarly work bridges social history, gender studies, and Atlantic world perspectives, examining intersections of charitable institutions, youth, and imperial frameworks. Key projects include studies of charity children/youth in Seville and charity dowries across Spanish-speaking regions. Publications span journals like The Journal of Early Modern History and interdisciplinary volumes addressing children's roles in historical contexts.

Dr. Tikoff teaches courses on early modern European history (including witchcraft, the Enlightenment, and French Revolution), Atlantic history, gender history, and historiographical methodologies. She actively engages in research practicum courses and contributes to global historical discourse.