UF Center for Latin American Studies
Fall 2024 brings new students into our MALAS program
August 22, 2024
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!
Caroline CentenoHometown: Kissimmee, Florida
Education: Currently pursuing a B.A. in international studies and a B.A. Portuguese, with minors in economics and Latin American studies at the University of Florida
Salenka ChinchinHometown: Quito, Ecuador
Education: Bachelor in Liberal Arts at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, minor in Creative Writing
Gabriella Garcia-UrbayHometown: Miami, Florida
Education: English and Spanish Major at the University of Florida
Jonny Andrés López LozanoHometown: Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia
Education: BA in English and French - Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó; MA in Pedagogical Mediation in English Learning (currently coursing) - Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia
Elaine MachadoHometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Education: Languages and Literature - Portuguese / English
Nicolle Luzardo MoranHometown: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Visual Arts and Emerging Media Management with a minor in Art History
Melisa MantillaHometown: Quito, Ecuador
Education: B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Latin American Studies at Loyola University New Orleans; Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cornell University
Isabel PazHometown: Cali, Colombia
Education: B.A. in Social Communication and Journalism - Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Cali, Colombia / Masters in design- Universidad de Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina / Specialist in Creative Writing in New Media - Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Cali, Colombia
Artis TriceHometown: Ellenwood, Georgia
Education: BA in Geography, Minors in Spanish and Environmental Studies, Certificate in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS)
Christopher WilsonHometown: Callahan, Florida
Education: M.A. International Affairs, B.A. International Studies
Ivonne ZelayaHometown: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Education: B.A. in World Languages and Cultures, Major in French; Minor in Italian at the National Autonomous University of Honduras; M.A. in French and Francophone Studies at the University of Florida.
