Professional Summary
I'm a Spanish PhD candidate- Creative Writing track- and Yates Scholar at the University of Cincinnati. I hold a Creative Writing MFA from Pacific University in Oregon. I also hold degrees in Theatre Arts, Communication Sciences and Film Arts.
My areas of interest are the new Latin American literature of immigrant (or children of immigrants) voices in the U.S., the birth of Spanglish as a cultural third language, and the use of speculation in creative nonfiction.
I'm currently working on a fully bilingual novel set in the southern border, oh, and there will be zombies.
Education
Master in Fine Arts: Pacific University in Oregon Oregon, 2024 (Creative Writing)
Bachelor: Universidad Latina Costa Rica, 2010 (Communication and Advertising)
Associate: Vancouver Film School Vancouver, BC, 2015 (Production and Acting for Film and TV)
Associate: Taller Nacional de Teatro COsta Rica, 2004 (Theatre Arts)
Positions and Work Experience
09-25-2018 - Head of Video Production and Post-Production, WRA, Remote
08-26-2024 - Basic Spanish Instructor, University of Cincinnati, Main Campus
01-05-2010 -03-03-2014 Senior Creative Copywriter, Lowe-Rapp, Costa Rica
01-05-2005 -03-02-2010 Creative Copywriter, Ogilvy-Grey, Costa Rica