Course Title: Life on La Frontera:
A Critical Look at the US-Mexico Border
Department: Department of Latin American Studies

Email: eperry@ucsd.edu

Education

M.A. Latin American Studies
The University of California, San Diego
(In Progress- Projected graduation 06/09)

B.A. Comparative Political Science, Spanish Minor
The University of Puget Sound (99-03)

Culture and Development School for International Training, Equador
(01-02)

South American Southern Cone—Development and Globalization
School for International Training (01-02)

Experience

ENCE
University of California, San Diego (October 2007-Present)
Graduate Student Researcher, CILAS (Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies)
Perform tasks as assigned ranging from academic research assistantship to administrative support.

El Programa Hispano/Catholic Charities
Portland, OR (January 2006-August 2007)
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Case Manager for Latina Survivors
Managed cases for long-term (6-18 month), culturally specific transitional housing program for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Responsible for case management meetings, creation of service and safety plans, and promotion of self-sufficiency. Answered 24-hour bilingual crisis line for Domestic and Sexual violence, administered budget for programmatic expenses, and collaborated for community outreach and advocacy for the Latino community.

Intensive Family Services
Portland, OR (February 2005-January 2006)
Family Decision Meeting Facilitator
Mediated and facilitated diverse meetings in English and Spanish to empower and assist families in the Child Welfare system. Gathered information, organized, and prepared meetings. Worked to develop concrete and comprehensive plans and goals for individual families.

Global Exchange & the Fray Bartolomé Center.
Chiapas, Mexico. (July 2004-August 2004)

International Human Rights Observer.
Casa Guatemala, Orphanage.
Río Dulce, Guatemala. (Jan. 2004-July 2004)
Teaching Assistant and Care Provider

Academic Advisor.
Advised 56 first-year undergraduate students during 2002-2003 academic year.

Honors/Affiliations/Publications

Latin American Studies Association Member (2007)
University of California, San Diego, Graduate Student Association Representative (2007-2008)
Achieved Advanced Level-ACTFL for Spanish Fluency (2002)