About
I am a second year PhD Student in Hispanic Studies. My research lies at the intersection of gender and cultural studies in contemporary Mexico and Argentina, with a particular interest in gendered violence, Latin American gothic literature, popular culture, and artivism (art+activism).
Before coming to UBC, I completed a master’s degree in Sociology at the University of Victoria (2019-2021) and a master’s degree in Comparative Literature at Brock University (2017-2018).
Research
Interests
- Gendered Violence
- Contemporary Latin American Literature and Culture (Mexico and Argentina)
- Affect Theory
- Sound Studies
- Masculinity Studies
- Popular Culture
Publications
Book Reviews
Gothic Imagination in Latin American Fiction and Film (University of New Mexico Press, 2019) by Carmen A. Serrano. A Contracorriente: Una revista de estudios latinoamericanos, num. 19, vol. 3 (May 2022), pp. 403-407.
Men, Masculinities, and Popular Romance (Routledge, 2019) by Jonathan A. Allan. Popular Culture Studies Journal, num. 10, vol. 1 (April 2022), pp. 374-376.
Graduate Supervision
Graduate Supervisor: Dr. Tamara Mitchell
Conference Presentations
“Soundscapes of Resistance: Feminicide, Testimony, and Anti-Violence Protests in Mexico.” Guest Lecture, SPAN 3P98: Contemporary Chronicle and Testimonial Writing, Brock University, March 2022.
“Cross-Cultural Examinations of Death.” Guest Lecture, SOCI 389: Sociology of Death and Dying, University of Victoria, August 2021.
“Ghosts and Haunting as Affective Forces.” Concordia Annual Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference, Concordia University (online). April 20th, 2021.
“Latin American Macho Masculinities.” Guest Lecture, SOCI 281: Sociology of Genders, University of Victoria, February 2020.
“Rethinking Witches, Evil Step-Mothers and Princesses in a Contemporary Urban Setting.” Cultural Social and Political Thought (CSPT) Students Colloquium, University of Victoria, October 31st, 2019.
“La fachada del macho como mito de masculinidad en Y tu mamá también de Alfonso Cuarón” (“The Façade of the Macho Masculine Myth in Alfonso Cuarón’s Y tu mamá también.” XXV International Gender Studies Colloquium, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), November 7, 2018.
“(De)mystifying Manhood in Mexico: The meaning of Macho.” Brock University Mapping the New Knowledges Graduate Student Research Conference, April 12th, 2018.