Iván Díez De la Pava, MA
Research Assistant & PhD Student
Georgetown University
I hold a double major in Hispanic Studies & Literary Studies from the University of Deusto (Spain) and an MA in Spanish Literatures and Cultures from the University of Florida (US), where I also earned a Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies. In Spain, I taught Basque Language and Culture in an adult education program and Spanish to refugees. Before attending Georgetown, I served as an instructor at the University of Florida, teaching Spanish as a Second Language and Spanish for Heritage Speakers. I am currently a PhD student and Research Assistant at Georgetown University, as well as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Deusto.
My research delves into environmental representations in Latin American literature and cultural artifacts, with a focus on the intricate relationships between humans and the non-human world. Drawing from the interdisciplinary field of Environmental Humanities, I examine how literature portrays natural spaces, animals, plants, and atmospheric phenomena, and how these depictions mirror broader cultural, social, and ecological concerns. Through my work, I aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of how literature and culture can shape and reflect environmental awareness, ecological consciousness, and sustainability in Latin America.