UF Center for Latin American Studies
Fall 2022 brings thirteen new students into our MALAS program
August 18, 2022
As with every year, this fall semester finds the Center for Latin American Studies with a new cohort of MALAS students. Coming from all parts of the world, they represent a wide range of academic interests and career pursuits. Learn more about them below.
Hometown: Gainesville, FL
Education: B.A. in History and Spanish, Minor in Latin American Studies, Magna Cum Laude, University of Florida
Jorge L. Arcia DuránHometown: Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Education: B.A. in Anthropology, Universidad de Antioquia
Laura Milena BoteroHometown: Táchira / Caracas, Venezuela
Education: Psychologist - Universidad Católica Andrés Bello / Musician - Vicente Emilio Sojo Conservatory of Music
Illyamani CastroHometown: Manhattan, New York
Education: B.A in Anthropology, minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies, Cum Laude, New York University
Ivy ChenHometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Education: B.A. in Asian Studies, Williams College; Artist Diploma in Cello Performance, The Boston Conservatory; M.A. in Museum Studies, University of Florida (candidate Fall 2022)
Beatriz Domínguez AlemánHometown: Santiago, Chile / Miami, Florida
Education: BA in Anthropology with a minor in Cultural Politics, Cum Laude, Alberto Hurtado University, Chile
Sarah Rebecca DominguezHometown: Boca Raton, FL
Education: Bachelor's in International Studies focused on Latin America and the Caribbean and a minor in Art History from the University of Florida, Cum Laude
Duvan Gulfo PereaHometown: Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia
Education: Bachelors of English and French - Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó / Graduate Studies in Active Methodologies and Learning in Education - Universidad Complutense, Madrid, España
Daniela Hernandez-GilHometown: Miami, FL
Education: B.A. Anthropology, B.A. Criminology student at the University of Florida
Rodrigo Mezarina MurielHometown: Lima, Perú
Education: B.A in Sociology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Jane Teresa PerezHometown: Miami, Florida
Education: B.A. in Political Science & History, Magna Cum Laude at the University of Florida
Daniel SarkelaHometown: Greer, SC
Education: Bachelor of Music in string performance and Spanish, minor in Latin American studies. Magna Cum Laude. Furman University 2022
Tania Trejo-MendezHometown: Lakeland, FL
Education: B.A. in History, Emory University
