جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Pedro Navaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban and rural schooling inequality
• Critical pedagogy and critical race theory
• Immigration and education
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Dr. Pedro Nava is an Associate Professor and Director of Educational Leadership in the School of Education and Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. His scholarship centers on educational equity for Chicanx/Latinx and immigrant communities, combining critical race theory, participatory action research, and community-engaged methodologies. Education Ph.D. in Urban Schooling – University of California, Los Angeles, 2012 Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy – Harvard University, 2003 B.A. – California State University, Fresno, 1996 Research Interests Dr. Nava’s research interrogates systemic inequalities in urban and rural schooling, emphasizing critical pedagogy and critical race theory . He investigates how immigration status intersects with educational opportunity, and he collaborates with families and communities to co-construct transformative practices through participatory action research . His work also explores family-school-community engagement , leveraging community cultural wealth frameworks to amplify migrant and undocumented voices in educational policy and practice. Publication Trajectory Across more than two decades, Dr. Nava’s publications trace the evolution of critical scholarship in education. Early works examine institutional barriers for Chicano students, while recent studies integrate quantitative ethnography and testimonio methodologies to illuminate intersectional experiences of Latinx youth, undocumented graduate students, and farmworker families. Scientific & Community Awards No formal awards are enumerated in the provided text. Advising & Grants While specific grants and advisees are not listed, Dr. Nava’s leadership role as Director of Educational Leadership implies extensive mentoring of master’s and doctoral students, as well as oversight of grant-funded initiatives that advance equity-focused leadership preparation. Labs, Teams & Centers Dr. Nava directs the Educational Leadership programs within the School of Education and Counseling Psychology, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and community-engaged research teams that partner with local schools, nonprofits, and migrant organizations.

Claudia Arteagaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous Studies (Latin America)
• Latin American Postcolonial Studies
• Andean Studies
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Claudia Arteaga serves as Associate Professor of Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures and Chair of the Department of Spanish, Latin American and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures at Scripps College. Her academic profile centers on indigenous representation in Latin America through cinematic and literary analysis, with particular emphasis on Andean societies. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. and M.A. in Spanish from Rutgers University B.A. in Linguistics and Literature from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Arteaga's research critically examines indigenous self-representation in Peru, Bolivia, and Guatemala, investigating race-gender intersections , popular environmentalism , and epistemological translation in post-colonial contexts. Her work bridges Decolonial Theory , Indigenous Film Studies , and Andean Cultural Analysis , with significant contributions to understanding how communitarian filmmaking challenges dominant narratives. She actively connects academic research with social movements through interdisciplinary approaches. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on indigenous media as decolonial praxis , with recent works analyzing Mayan documentaries, Quechua poetry, and Amazonian film schools. The research demonstrates evolving methodology from textual analysis toward community-engaged film studies, particularly examining how film festivals and grassroots cinema reshape environmental and identity politics across Latin America. Notable recognitions include: Mary W. Johnson Faculty Achievement Award in Teaching (Scripps College, 2018-2019) Sabbatical Research Fellowship (Scripps College, 2018-2019) Rutgers Teacher-Scholar Fellowship (2013-2014) Adolfo Snaidas Best Graduate Student Essay Award (2009) Arteaga has secured significant research funding from CLAS and GAIA for faculty-student collaborations and academic events, including the initiative 'Sumak Kawsay & Bolivarianism Today.' Her teaching portfolio spans advanced literature courses and specialized seminars on indigenous women's struggles, reflecting her commitment to integrating research with pedagogy. She maintains active engagement with the Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Group, fostering connections between academic work and community activism. Her current projects extend into contemporary indigenous media production, with ongoing analysis of how digital platforms transform testimonial practices and environmental advocacy among Quechua and Mayan communities.

• Chican@-Latin@ vernacular discourse
• testimonio and gendered violence
• womyn of color, academe, and intersectional microaggressions
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Michelle A. Holling, Ph.D. is a Full Professor of Communication at California State University San Marcos, where she also serves as Director of Ethnic Studies. She joined the Department of Communication at CSUSM in 2007 and has held significant leadership roles including Director of the Ethnic Studies Program, Chair of the Communication Department, and member of the Ethnic Studies Steering Committee. Dr. Holling earned her interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Communication from Arizona State University and her M.A. and B.A. in Communication from San Francisco State University. Her academic journey has been marked by leadership and scholarly excellence within the field of communication studies with a focus on ethnic and gender perspectives. Her research expertise centers on Chican@-Latin@ vernacular discourse; testimonio and gendered violence; and womyn of color, academe, and intersectional microaggressions. Dr. Holling's work bridges critical race theory, gender studies, and communication scholarship, examining how marginalized communities navigate systems of power through discourse and performance. She has developed innovative courses including COMM 405, Feminist Rhetorics and COMM 485, Chican@s-Latin@s in Film & TV. Dr. Holling's scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on intersectional approaches to communication, with particular attention to Latin@ experiences, gendered violence, and critical race perspectives. Her work often examines how marginalized communities use discourse to resist oppression and create liberatory spaces. Outstanding Article Award (2022) from Feminist Gender Studies Division of NCA Outstanding Book Chapter Award (2021) from Latino/a Communication Studies Division of NCA Cordova-Puchot Scholar of the Year Award (2009) from Latino/a Communication Studies Division of NCA B. Aubrey Fisher Outstanding Journal Article (2007) from Western States Communication Association Dr. Holling has been actively involved in professional organizations, founding the Communication, Identities, and Difference interest group in the Western States Communication Association (WSCA), where she served as President (2017-2018) and Immediate Past President (2018-2019). She was also President of the Organization for Research on Women and Communication (2007-2010). Her leadership extends to editorial work, including co-editing "Race(ing) Intercultural Communication: Racial Logics in a Colorblind Era" (2016) and "Latina/o Discourse in Vernacular Spaces: Somos de Una Voz?" (2011).

Margaret-Anne Huttonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Literature
• Crime Fiction
• 9/11 Fiction
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Professor Margaret-Anne Hutton serves as Chair of French and Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and founded the Institute for Contemporary and Comparative Literature (ICCL) in 2010. The ICCL functions as the institutional framework for the interdisciplinary project 'What is the contemporary?' (2015-2018), which secured two major Leverhulme Trust grants. Her research centers on post-2000 literature with specialized expertise in crime fiction , 9/11 fiction , and WWII testimonial texts . She pioneers theoretical frameworks for understanding 'the contemporary', examining how literature processes historical trauma and constructs temporal consciousness across cultural contexts. Her methodological approach bridges literary analysis with historical and philosophical inquiry. Hutton's publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with traumatic 20th/21st-century events through comparative lenses. Her work demonstrates how French literature interrogates Holocaust memory, 9/11 geopolitics, and ethical dilemmas in contemporary fiction. The Leverhulme-funded project exemplifies her leadership in creating cross-disciplinary dialogues about temporal frameworks in modern cultural production. As founder of the ICCL, Hutton has established a dynamic research ecosystem exploring contemporaneity through collaborative initiatives. The institute facilitates international scholarly exchange on how literature defines and responds to the present moment, connecting French studies with global literary currents and theoretical debates.

Ella Diazمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Chicana/o Art
• Archival Theory
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Ella Diaz is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the College of Social Sciences, San Jose State University. She specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of digital humanities, Chicana/o art history, and archival theory. Research Interests : Digitization and preservation of Chicano artists' works Archival theory (Foucault, Derrida) applied to marginalized communities Contemporary Chicana interventions in art and cultural studies Testimonio as a narrative genre in the Americas Her current projects include a post-script to the 2020 A Ver volume on José Montoya, analyzing digital humanities' impact on Chicana/o artistic canons, and cultural analyses of testimonio in Latinx art exhibitions.

Robert Gutierrez-Perezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Queer of color communication
• Critical/Cultural communication studies
• Latina/o/x communication and culture
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Robert Gutierrez-Perez, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Critical/Cultural Studies in Communication at the Department of Communication and Media Studies, California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM). He earned his doctorate from the University of Denver in 2016 and specializes in examining intersectional power dynamics through performance studies approaches grounded in decolonial and indigenous theories. His research focuses on queer of color communication, Latina/o/x cultural studies, and Anzaldúan theory. Gutierrez-Perez centers subaltern and non-Western knowledge systems in his work, particularly exploring Jotería Communication Studies—the communicative practices of nonheteronormative mestizas/os. His scholarship employs cuentos, pláticas, chismé, testimonio, mitos, and consejos as decolonial methods for knowledge production. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on decolonial approaches to queer of color worldmaking, with particular attention to Anzaldúan theory and borderlands epistemology. His work bridges communication studies with Chicana feminist thought, creating innovative frameworks for understanding intersectional resistance and cultural survival. Award-winning editor of 'This Bridge We Call Communication: Anzaldúan Approaches to Theory, Method, and Praxis' Editor of the Performance & Pedagogy recurring series in 'Liminalities: A Journal of Performance Studies' Gutierrez-Perez's scholarly contributions include his book 'Jotería Communication Studies: Narrating Theories of Resistance,' which provides a cultural map highlighting reflexivity, cultural/queer nuances, and decolonial acts of resistance within Jotería communities. His work represents a significant contribution to queer of color critique and decolonial communication studies.

Domino Renee Perezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Young Adult Fiction
• Mexican American and Latinx Literature
• 20th and 21st Century American Literature
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Domino Renee Perez is a Professor in the Department of English and the Center for Mexican American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Her work bridges Young Adult Fiction, Mexican American and Latinx Literature, 20th and 21st Century American Literature, Film, Popular Culture, and Cultural Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has been recognized with the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award and induction into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers (2023). Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln Books: Fatherhood in the Borderlands (2022), There Was a Woman (2008), co-edited Race & Cultural Practice in Popular Culture (2018) Her research explores racialized representations in media, focusing on Mexican American fathers, La Llorona, and intersections of Indigeneity in Latinx studies. She integrates autoethnography, film analysis, and literary critique into a 'slow scholarship' approach, emphasizing personal investment and imaginative recreation. Recent publications analyze topics such as Latinx YA fiction, Weird Westerns, and Gloria Anzaldúa’s legacy. Her teaching includes courses like E 344C (Young Adult Fiction/Film) and LAH 350 (Latinx Young Adult Literatures). Scientific Awards Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award Academy of Distinguished Teachers Inductee (2023)

Ulrich Mückeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula
• History of self-testimony in Latin America
• Political History
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Prof. Dr. Ulrich Mücke is Professor of Latin American and Iberian Peninsula History at the University of Hamburg , Faculty of Humanities, Department of Global History. His research focuses on Latin America's political culture, self-testimony, and colonial/postcolonial memory. Education: Studied history, political science, and philosophy at University of Hamburg (1988-1994) Doctorate at University of Hamburg (1997) Research interests span Latin America's political systems, autobiographical writing in colonial contexts, and transnational migration. His 2025 work examines Peruvian memory politics post-civil conflict, while 2024 collaborative research investigates Cuban contract workers in GDR. Earlier articles analyze voting patterns, conservative thought, and indigenous representation. Key trends in his 15 most recent publications include: 19th-century political culture in Peru, colonial self-representation, conservative ideologies in Iberian Atlantic, German-Peruvian migration, and critical analysis of historical textbooks. Notable keywords: Political History , Autobiography , Migration Studies , Colonialism . Awards: Kurt-Hartwig-Siemers-Prize (1997) from Hamburg Scientific Foundation Current work includes editorial leadership of the Yearbook for Latin American History and a 2025 lecture series on international cooperation.

Derrick R. Spiresمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Black Print Culture
• Citizenship Studies
• African American Intellectual History
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Derrick R. Spires serves as Associate Professor of English in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Delaware, specializing in early Black print culture, citizenship studies, and African American intellectual history. His scholarly mission centers on recovering the rich imaginative worlds African-descended people generated through print media and how these imaginings facilitated material change, spanning from tragicomic expressions to mundane daily practices. Spires' research interrogates how Black writers articulated expansive, practice-based theories of citizenship through robust print networks including newspapers, the Colored Conventions movement, and ephemeral publications. His work reveals the centrality of seriality, pseudonymity, and collaborative performance in Black political thought, demonstrating how print culture enabled Black communities to navigate and reshape citizenship frameworks despite systemic exclusion. He examines how early African American literature cultivated aesthetic sensibilities that sustained resistance and community building. Analysis of his 2016-2024 publications reveals consistent thematic threads: the material conditions of Black bibliography, gendered dimensions of political expression, and the performance aspects of print culture. His scholarship increasingly engages with digital humanities methodologies while maintaining deep archival rigor, particularly regarding Dorothy Porter's bibliographic mission and liberation bibliography frameworks. Key publications map connections between early Black social media practices and contemporary digital activism. Spires' accolades include: Modern Language Association Prize for First Book (2020) St. Louis Mercantile Library Prize (2020) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Ford Foundation Fellowship Social Science Research Council Fellowship Mellon/Mays Initiatives Fellowship American Antiquarian Society Fellowship His editorial leadership encompasses the Broadview Anthology of American Literature and the University of Pennsylvania Press series 'Black Print and Organizing in the Long Nineteenth Century.' Research has been supported by major fellowships examining Black print networks, though specific grant details beyond institutional fellowships aren't specified. Spires contributes significantly to recovering marginalized intellectual traditions through meticulous bibliographic work and theoretical innovation in citizenship studies.

Marta Caminero-Santangeloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• U.S. Latinx Literature
• Literature of the Latinx Heartland
• Literature by/about Afro-Cubans
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Marta Caminero-Santangelo is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Kansas. Her work bridges literary criticism with social justice activism, focusing on U.S. Latinx literature, trauma narratives, and the role of storytelling in immigrant rights movements. Research: Literature’s role in social change, especially for marginalized communities Teaching: Courses on Latinx literature, social justice, and 20th-century American literature Service: Community engagement with immigrant rights organizations Her scholarship analyzes how narratives by undocumented immigrants, DREAMers, and Afro-Cubans challenge power structures and foster solidarity. She has published extensively on topics including testimonio, border-crossing trauma, and panethnic identity construction. Recent publications examine life-writing by undocumented youth, the evolution of the Sanctuary Movement, and intersections of religion with migration activism. Her work combines literary theory with empirical engagement, emphasizing the relevance of cultural analysis to real-world social struggles.

Rita E. Urquijo-Ruizمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chicanx and Mexican Literatures and Cultures
• U.S. Latinx Cultural Studies
• Theater and Performance Studies
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Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz is a Professor at Trinity University in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. She is the first Latina faculty member to achieve full professorship at Trinity, specializing in Chicanx/Latinx and LGBTQ+ studies. Her work bridges Mexican, Chicanx, and Latinx literatures, theater, and gender studies. Ph.D. in Literature from UC San Diego Advocate for marginalized communities through interdisciplinary teaching Founder of Global Latinx Studies major and Latinx Leadership Institute Her research focuses on borderlands culture , queer narratives , and transnational Mexican studies . She has received Trinity’s highest service award and multiple Mellon research grants. Her publications and conferences emphasize LGBTQ+ Chicanx identity , undocumented experiences , and performance as activism . She mentors under McNair Scholars and Alvarez Internship programs, while leading committees for MALCS and AJAAS conferences. Key community roles include Board of Directors at Jump-Start Performance Company and Esperanza Peace Center collaborations.

Martha Gonzalezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chicana Feminist Theory
• Chican@ Music
• Transnational Musical Dialogues
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Martha Gonzalez is an Associate Professor in the Intercollegiate Department of Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies at Scripps College, Claremont, where she also serves as the Director of the Scripps Humanities Institute. A scholar, artist, and activist, she is deeply engaged in public scholarship through music, performance, and community organizing. Her work bridges academia and grassroots movements, particularly through her leadership in the Grammy Award-winning band Quetzal and her role in fostering transnational cultural dialogues. PhD in Feminist Studies (Chicana Studies Emphasis), University of Washington, 2013 BA in Ethnomusicology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1999 Transfer, Pasadena City College, 1990-1993 Her research centers on the intersection of Chicana feminist theory , Chican@ music , transnational musical dialogues , and performance studies . She emphasizes collective songwriting and participatory music as tools for social justice and decolonial praxis. Her scholarly work is deeply informed by her lived experience as a musician and community organizer in East Los Angeles and transnational networks with Jarocho communities in Veracruz, Mexico. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of cultural resilience, feminist epistemology, and music as testimony. They span ethnographic analysis, critical reviews, and theoretical explorations, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach across folklore, ethnomusicology, urban studies, and feminist theory. Her work frequently highlights marginalized voices and practices, from street vendors in Boyle Heights to incarcerated women. Her scientific honors include: MacArthur Fellowship (2022) United States Artist (USA) Fellowship (2021) Grammy Award (2013) Fulbright Garcia-Robles Fellowship (2007-2008) Woodrow Wilson Career Enhancement Fellowship Multiple Scripps College research and teaching awards Gonzalez has advised and co-founded several academic and artistic collectives, including Women Who Rock and The Seattle Fandango Project . She has secured research grants from the Mellon Foundation, California Arts Council, and the 5Cs Creativity and Innovation Initiative. Her leadership extends to board roles at Smithsonian Folkways Records and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress . Her personal musical artifacts are housed in the National Museum of American History , underscoring her cultural impact.

Constanza López Baqueroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin American Literatures
• Women Writers
• Autobiography and Testimonio
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Constanza López Baquero serves as an Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of North Florida, specializing in contemporary Latin American cultural production and critical theory. Education: Ph.D. in Hispanic Literatures, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York Her research spans Latin American Literatures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries with concentrated focus on women writers, testimonio narratives, gender-violence intersections, documentary film, human rights activism, migration studies, and youth hip hop cultures. She critically examines how trauma, memory, and bodily experience manifest in testimonial literature, particularly within Colombian contexts of political violence and social upheaval. Her seminal 2012 monograph 'Trauma, memoria y cuerpo: el testimonio femenino en Colombia (1985-2000)' established foundational analysis of female testimonial narratives during Colombia's peak violence period. Current research extends this framework through the manuscript 'Collective Efforts: Reterritorializing the Spaces of Violence in Colombia,' examining community-led spatial reclamation and resistance strategies. Her scholarly trajectory reveals consistent engagement with marginalized voices, human rights frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches bridging literary analysis with sociopolitical activism.

• Latinx Literature
• Graphic Narratives
• Comics Studies
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Jennifer Caroccio Maldonado is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Baruch College’s Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges Latinx literature, graphic narratives, and critical race studies. Education: Ph.D. in American Studies, Rutgers University-Newark M.A. in English, Brooklyn College, CUNY B.A. in English, Queens College, CUNY Her research explores Latinx graphic counter-histories, queer temporalities, and the intersection of labor resistance with visual storytelling. She has published on topics ranging from Mixtec pictography in comics to BIPOC mythologies in speculative art. Recent publications include work on Who is Ana Mendieta? (2025) and Puerto Rico Strong (2025). Her research also examines the role of sonic theory in punk and hip-hop comics, and she has received a CUNY Faculty Fellowship (2023) and a PSC-CUNY grant (2023). Scientific Awards: Faculty Fellowship, CUNY University Human Resources (2023) She teaches courses on Latino/a Literature, Great Works of Literature, and Writing, and is actively involved in the International Comics Art Forum and Latinx Comic Arts Festival. Her lab work focuses on visual-textual analysis of Latinx life writing.

Monica Russel y Rodriguezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Cultural Anthropology
• Latinx Studies
• Feminist Theory
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Mónica Russel y Rodríguez is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology and the Latina and Latino Studies Program at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from UCLA (1995) and a bachelor's degree from Yale University. Her research focuses on cultural anthropology, Latinx Studies, feminist theory, and borderland studies, with a particular emphasis on Chicana feminist perspectives, mixed-race identities, and Latinx representation in academia and media. She has held leadership roles including Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Associate Dean for Teaching-Track Faculty, and Interim Director of the Latina and Latino Studies Program. Dr. Russel y Rodríguez has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including influential works on ethnographic praxis, Chicana feminist theory, and the intersection of gender and race. Her activism centers on women's health and reproductive rights for marginalized Latinas. She has received fellowships from the Ford and Danforth Foundations and grants from the National Science Foundation. Education: PhD, UCLA (Cultural Anthropology, 1995); BA, Yale University (Anthropology) Awards: Ford Foundation Fellowship, Danforth Foundation Fellowship, NSF Grant Her current projects explore decolonial methodologies in ethnography and the role of contingent faculty in academic diversity initiatives. She advises faculty for the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Program and mentors emerging scholars in Latinx Studies.