Erica Durante is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Brown University and holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris III. Her research focuses on 20th and 21st-century Latin American literature, with a particular emphasis on the works of contemporary women writers from across the region. A prolific scholar, she has authored several books and numerous scholarly articles, making significant contributions to the field. Beyond academia, Erica is passionately dedicated to bridging scholarship and public engagement. She leads innovative public humanities initiatives and collaborates on community-based projects, amplifying the reach and impact of literature to foster meaningful societal dialogue.