I'm originally from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, located in the Caribbean Sea and part of the United States. Growing up surrounded by Spanish Caribbean dialects, I was always fascinated by how people think and talk about language. It wasn't until the final year of my B.A. that I discovered linguistics — and it completely changed my path. I was instantly captivated by the world of language variation and change.

 

After earning my master's degree, I spent several years teaching Spanish to amazing groups of women. While I loved teaching, I found myself missing the spark that research had ignited during my graduate studies. That curiosity eventually led me to pursue a PhD in Linguistics at Boston University, where I explored sociolinguistics, language contact, and the social meanings of linguistic variation.

 

I recently completed my PhD, and now that chapter has officially come to a close! While my partner completes a postdoc in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, I’ve been enjoying life in Scotland — a land of endless hills, lochs, and cozy cafés perfect for thinking, writing, and wandering. Outside of academia, I love diving into new creative projects. So far, I've taught myself to repair discarded wooden furniture and sew my own clothing (reversible leggings, anyone?).