Center Community

The UF Center for Latin American Studies has a combined 180 Center-based and affiliate faculty members who contribute a wide range of expertise to the University of Florida and the field of Latin American Studies at large. More information about our Center faculty, staff, students, and scholars can be found in the below directories.


Center-Based Faculty

The Center has 20+ Center-based faculty members and professional staff with expertise in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

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You may also search the Faculty Geographic Expertise map below for faculty experts in specific geographic regions.


Affiliate Faculty

The Center for Latin American Studies draws on the expertise of over 160 distinguished faculty affiliates housed in colleges and professional schools across campus.

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Center Staff

The staff at the Center for Latin American Studies are an essential part of the Center's everyday functions. Staff members process travel arrangements, course registration and more for our faculty, students, and scholars. Center staff also provide support with marketing and event efforts.

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MALAS Students

Students pursuing a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS) come from diverse backgrounds and are an integral part of the Center. As part of their degree program, Center students select from 14 interdisciplinary specializations.

Learn more about our MALAS students


Visiting Scholars

The Center for Latin American Studies hosts various visiting scholars, who help enrich our student's curriculum and faculty research.

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Faculty Advisory Council

The Center for Latin American Studies' Faculty Advisory Council is composed of Center-based and affiliate faculty representatives, ex-officio members, and a Council Chair.

View our Faculty Advisory Council members