UF Center for Latin American Studies
Fall 2023 brings sixteen new students into our MALAS program
August 14, 2023
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!
Rebeca Almonacid LealHometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Education: Accounting at University of Brasilia
Jorgelina BenitezHometown: Brazil
Education: Bachelor in Business Administration
Ashley BorgesHometown: Miami, FL
Education: B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Latin American Studies at the University of Florida
Sixta Cecilia Chaverra MartinezHometown: Quibdó, Chocó - Colombia
Education: Bachelor's in English and French
Maria de la Cruz MoraHometown: Newberry, FL
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, minor in Latin American Studies. Cum Laude. University of Florida
Ana Garcia De DiosHometown: Caracas, Venezuela
Education: A.S. in Dental Hygiene from Pensacola State College, B.A. in International Relations from Florida International University, Summa Cum Laude
Joanne KreinbihlHometown: Bell, FL
Education: B.A. in Criminology, B.S. in Psychology at the University of Florida
Daniela LizarazoHometown: Bucaramanga, Colombia
Education: Social Worker, finishing a master's degree in Social Intervention
Alfredo OrtizHometown: Gainesville, Florida
Education: B.A. in Philosophy and International Studies, Cum Laude, University of Florida
Carlos Eduardo Paredes CamachoHometown: Hialeah, FL
Education: Miami-Dade College AA; Emory University BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Law with High Honors; University of Miami Masters of Science in Education and Social Change
Nilton Quirolli JuniorHometown: Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Education: Law, Maringá State University
Ana Maria Ramirez GomezHometown: Cali, Colombia
Education: B.A. in Social Communication and Journalism - Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Cali, Colombia / Graduate in Creativity and Innovation in Digital Communication and Social Media - Universidad Complutense, Madrid, España
Diana Rodriguez AllendeHometown: Ciales, Puerto Rico
Education: B.B.A. in International Business, Minor in Religious Studies
Adriana SelaHometown: Miami, Florida
Education: Bachelor's in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Florida
Gabrielle SotoHometown: Orlando, FL
Education: B.A. in Economics and International Studies with a focus in Latin America and a Minor in Asian Studies from the University of Florida
Thais de Menezes Goncalves ZschaberHometown: Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Education: Law, Federal University of Minas Gerais
