¡Hola! 

Welcome to My Website.

I am a scholar of Spanish in the United States and Latinx cultural production. 

My work moves across sociolinguistics, anthropology, and cultural studies, and examines the ways Latino/x communities create meaning, negotiate belonging, and (re)shape cultural landscapes in the United States.

My doctoral dissertation examined the presence and growth of Spanish in public spaces throughout Philadelphia –these findings have been published in academic journals, presented at international conferences, and featured in media outlets such as The Philadelphia Inquirer, the City Cast Philly Podcast, and NPR-affiliate WHYY.

On a personal level, I am passionate about music, particularly symphonic power metal, baroque classical music, and bebop jazz. I love reading novels (especially works by Latin American and Japanese authors) and exploring world cultures through travel, reading, and/or connecting and conversing with people from diverse backgrounds.

I am also a guitar and keyboard player, and you can listen to my band’s music here.

Thank you for visiting my website. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to learn more about my work or discuss potential collaborations.