Mariana Sabino Salazar

Director of Undergraduate Studies; Lecturer III
soymariana@unm.edu

Mariana Sabino Salazar was born and raised in Cholula, México, and migrated to the United States as a young adult. For the past 12 years, she has studied the history of Romani people in Latin America, their portrayal as Gypsies in popular culture, and the Romanies' self-representation in literature and film. Mariana's research relates to Brazil, Portugal, and Mexico, but she is also interested in Argentina, Cuba, and Spain. Her academic history is eclectic: she holds a B.S. in Economics from Universidad Iberoamericana, an M.A. in Latin American History from Benemerita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Iberian and Latin American Literature and Culture from the University of Texas at Austin.

As the LAII Director of Undergraduate Studies, Mariana will serve as a mentor for undergraduate and transfer students and create a space for the discussion of Latin American culture, politics, and society with undergraduate students and the broader community. She also enjoys creating courses based on engaged pedagogies and active learning. Outside of working hours, you can find Mariana practicing yoga, watching films, and walking her dog Kali.