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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
\n331 GRINTER HALL
\nP.O. BOX 115530
\nGAINESVILLE, FL 32611-5530
\n\t\t\t\t\tPHONE | (352) 273-4724
\nE-MAIL | CASUAREZ@UFL.EDU<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Updated February 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

EDUCATION
\nPh.D.\tPolitical Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2009
\nField areas: comparative politics, public law
\nGraduate certificate in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies
\n\t\tDissertation: \u201cCity Marketing and Gated Communities: A Case Study of
\n\t\tGuaynabo, Puerto Rico.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

M.A.\tPolitical Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2004<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

B.A.\tPolitical Science, Universidad de Puerto Rico, R\u00edo Piedras, 1997<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
\n2022-present\tAssociate Instructional Professor
\n\tCenter for Latin American Studies
\n\tDepartment of Political Science
\n\tAffiliate Faculty, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
\n\tUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, FL<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

2019-2022\tSenior Lecturer
\nDirector of Master and Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies
\n\tCenter for Latin American Studies
\n\tDepartment of Political Science
\n\tAffiliate Faculty, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
\n\tUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, FL<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

2015-2019\tLecturer
\n\tDepartment of Political Science
\n\tInternational Studies Program
\n\tAffiliate Faculty, Center for Latin American Studies
\nAffiliate Faculty, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
\nUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, FL<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

2014 – 2015\tLecturer
\n\tDepartment of Political Science
\nCore Faculty Member, Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies.
\n\tUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

2013 – 2014\tLecturer
\n\tCollege of Social and Behavioral Sciences
\n\tAcademic Advisor for College
\n\tUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

2012 \u2013 2013\tVisiting Assistant Professor
\n\tDepartment of Government
\n\tConnecticut College, New London, CT<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

2011 \u2013 2012\tAdjunct Assistant Professor
\n\t School of Critical Social Inquiry
\n\tHampshire College, Amherst, MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

\tLecturer
\n\tCommonwealth Honors College
\n\tUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst (January-May 2012)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

\tAdjunct Instructor
\n\tDepartment of Social Sciences
\nGreenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA (January 2011-May 2012)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Spring 2011\tVisiting Assistant Professor
\n\tLegal Studies, Department of Political Science
\n\tUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

2009 \u2013 2010\tAssistant Professor,
\n\tDepartment of Social Sciences and Criminal Justice
\n\tUniversidad de Puerto Rico, Carolina (Position Eliminated \tfor Budgetary Reasons)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

RESEARCH INTERESTS
\nMain Interests: Urban Politics, Public Policy, City Marketing, Gated Communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Geographic Areas of Interest: Latin America\/Caribbean\/Puerto Rico, and North America<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

HONORS AND AWARDS
\nLatin American Studies Course Development Grant, Summer 2017, University of Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Latin American Studies Course Enhancement Grant, Summer 2017, University of Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Flex Grant for Teaching, 2014-2015, Competitive grant from the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development, University of Massachusetts Amherst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Flex Grant for Teaching, 2013-2014, Competitive grant from the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development, University of Massachusetts Amherst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Massachusetts Society of Professors Research Support Award, 2013-2014, Competitive Research\/Teach Award, University of Massachusetts Amherst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Professional Development Award, 2011, Greenfield Community College, Massachusetts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dissertation Distinction. Nominated by the Department of Political Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst for the 2011 APSA Edward Corwin Award for the best dissertation in the field of Public Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS), Summer 1998. Title VI United States Department of Education. Granted by the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies at UMass Amherst. Fellowship to attend Portuguese language program at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

PUBLICATIONS
\nSu\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cBranding of Puerto Rico: From municipalities to an island brand\u201d Manuscript in preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cWho gets to brand Puerto Rico: Its tourism agency or its biggest star?” The Conversation. March 24, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. and Fernando Tormos-Aponte \u201cPuerto Rico\u2019s vulnerability to hurricanes is magnified by weak government and bureaucratic roadblocks.” The Conversation. September 21, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico has a plan to recover from bankruptcy-but deal won\u2019t ease people\u2019s daily struggles.” The Conversation. February 11, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cMarketing a devastated Puerto Rico should not be the priority.” The Conversation. October 11, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Janni Aragon, Michael Huston, Lorinda Riley, Oindrila Roy, Carlos A. Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo. “The Inclusive Classroom\u201d PS: Political Science and Politics. July 2017: 852-854.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Guaynabo City: \u00bfuna ciudad en b\u00fasqueda de una nueva marca? 80 grados, 80grados.net. July 28, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “Del City Marketing a la Marca Pa\u00eds un paso es…” Cruce, revistacruce.com. September 30, 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cGated Communities and City Marketing: Recent Trends in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico\u201d Cities, 28 (5) 2011: 444-451.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cBienvenidos al City Marketing\u201d Di\u00e1logo, 23 (226) April-May 2010: 38.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

BOOK REVIEWS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS
\nSu\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Book Review of Louise A. Mozingo “Pastoral Capitalism: A History of Suburban Corporate Landscapes.” EURE, 39 (17) May 2013: 243-247.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Book Review of Eran Ben-Joseph “Rethinking A Lot: The Design and Culture of Parking.” \u00c1mbito de Encuentros, 6 (2) 2013: 157-163.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED COLLOQUIA
\nSu\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico as a Brand: A Contested Destination\u201d 9th Annual Conference of the International Place Branding Association (IPBA), Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, October 30, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cThe branding of Puerto Rico: From municipalities to an island brand.\u201d 7th Annual Conference of the International Place Branding Association (IPBA), Lund University-Helsingborg Campus, October 19, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cBranding como Pol\u00edtica P\u00fablica en Puerto Rico: desde Place Branding hasta la Resiliencia.\u201d Invited talk by Faculty of Humanities, University of Puerto Rico \u2013 R\u00edo Piedras, September 7, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cControles de Acceso en Guaynabo: los or\u00edgenes de Guaynabo City.\u201d Invited talk by Faculty of Humanities, University of Puerto Rico \u2013 R\u00edo Piedras, September 6, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico\u2019s Disaster: A Contested Brand.\u201d Invited talk by PepsiCo Adelante Event: Puerto Rico & The Hogar. Zoom, October 6, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico\u2019s Disaster: A Contested Brand.\u201d Invited talk by Contemporary Art Museum, University of South Florida. Zoom, October 2, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cBranding as Public Policy in Puerto Rico: From City Branding to Resiliency.\u201d Invited talk by Africana Studies Program, Gettysburg College. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, November 4, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cGated Communities: Space and Democracy.\u201d Invited talk by Africana Studies Program Gettysburg College. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. November 4, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cGated Communities: Space and Democracy.\u201d Invited talk by the Global Sports Leadership Program of the Korea Sports Promotion Program. Gainesville, Florida. October 24, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cGated Communities: Space and Democracy.\u201d Invited talk by the University of Massachusetts Argentina Fulbright. Amherst, Massachusetts. June 8, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “Place Branding as Policy in Puerto Rico: An American or Latin American Example?” Paper presented at the Urban Affairs Association Conference. Miami, Florida. April 8-11, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “Place Branding as Policy in Puerto Rico: An American or Latin American Example?” Invited talk by the University of Massachusetts Center of Latin American Caribbean and Latino Studies. Amherst, Massachusetts. March 30, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “Cities and Politics: An International Perspective in the Classroom” Invited talk by the University of Florida Department of Political Science. Gainesville, Florida. February 24, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Guest Lecturer for International Studies 3004 at the University of Florida International Studies Program. Gainesville, Florida. February 23, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cGated Communities: A Panoramic View.\u201d Invited talk by the University of Massachusetts Argentina Fulbright. Amherst, Massachusetts. June 5, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “Place Branding as Policy: The Puerto Rican Experience.” Paper presented at the New England Political Science Association. Woodstock, Vermont. April 25-26, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “Latinos and Politics in the United States.” Invited talk by the Department of Sociology, Connecticut College. New London, Connecticut. April 30, 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “City Branding and Politics: Debates and Practical Considerations.” Marjorie Dilly Lecture Series, Department of Government and International Relations, Connecticut College. New London, Connecticut. February 19, 2013. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPerspectives on Puerto Rican Politics: The 2012 Elections.\u201d Organizer and moderator, Department of Government and International Relations, Connecticut College. New London, Connecticut. December 5, 2012. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “The Politics of City Branding and Identity in Puerto Rico.” Invited talk by the Department of Political Science, Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Geneva, New York. November 27, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “City Marketing y expropiaciones urbanas en Puerto Rico.\u201d Invited talk by the Instituto de Estudios Urbanos y Territoriales of the Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Chile. Santiago, Chile. August 23, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cGated Communities: A Panoramic View.\u201d Invited talk by the University of Massachusetts Argentina Fulbright. Amherst, Massachusetts. June 21, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “City Marketing, Gentrification, and Political Contestation in Puerto Rico.” Invited talk by the Department of Political Science, Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Geneva, New York. April 16, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. “City Marketing, Gentrification, and Political Contestation in Puerto Rico.” Invited talk by the Department of Government, Connecticut College. New London, Connecticut. March 22, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cDesplazamiento de residentes y Resistencia en Guaynabo: Expropiaci\u00f3n como pol\u00edtica p\u00fablica.\u201d Invited talk by the Escuela de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas at the Universidad del Este. Carolina, Puerto Rico. March 21, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cComunidades Cerradas y City Marketing: Cambios de la Pol\u00edtica Urbana en Guaynabo.\u201d Invited talk by the Escuela de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas at the Universidad del Este. Carolina, Puerto Rico. November 22, 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cThe Politics of Naming: The Contestation of a Town\u2019s Meaning in Puerto Rico.\u201d Paper presented at the Western Political Science Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas. April 21-23, 2011 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cGentrification as Municipal Policy? The Experience of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.\u201d Paper presented at The Spaces and Flows: An International Conference on Urban and Extra Urban Studies. University of California, Los Angeles. December 4-5, 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cElections at the gates: Clientelism and gated communities in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.\u201d Paper presented at the Forty Second Northeast Political Science Association Annual Meeting in Boston, MA. November 11-13, 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cRicanLatin@s? Transnational Subjectivities and Communities.\u201d Panel discussant at the Ninth Meeting of the Puerto Rican Studies Association. Hartford, Connecticut. October 21-23, 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cBienvenidos a Guaynabo: City Marketing and Everyday Life.\u201d Paper presented at the Ninth Meeting of the Puerto Rican Studies Association. Hartford, Connecticut. October 21-23, 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Invited discussant for \u201cAquel Reba\u00f1o Azul\u201d, documentary by Guillermo G\u00f3mez \u00c1lvarez. Universidad de Puerto Rico-Carolina. Carolina, Puerto Rico. February 26, 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cControles de Acceso, City Marketing y sus consecuencias pol\u00edticas.\u201d Political Science Department, Universidad de Puerto Rico-R\u00edo Piedras. R\u00edo Piedras, Puerto Rico. February 3, 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cMarketing the Gates: The Politics of Gated Communities in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.\u201d University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Amherst, Massachusetts. October 15, 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Participant. Coloquio 98: Ludwig von Mises: Teor\u00eda e Historia. Liberty Fund: Universidad Francisco Marroqu\u00edn. Guatemala City, Guatemala. September 18-21, 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cHopes of Seclusion: Negative, Positive Liberty and Gated Communities.\u201d Paper presented at the Thirty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Political Science Association. Boston, Massachusetts. November 11-13, 2004. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
\nIntroductory courses in Political Science:
\n\u2022\tCurrent Controversies in Public Policy
\n\u2022\tPublic Policy
\n\u2022\tPrinciples and Problems of Political Science
\n\u2022\tIntroduction to American Politics
\n\u2022\tIntroduction to Comparative Politics <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Upper level courses in Political Science:
\n\u2022\tCity Politics and Sports
\n\u2022\tPolitics of Inequality
\n\u2022\tComparative Public Policy
\n\u2022\tGated Communities: Spaces and their Meanings
\n\u2022\tPolitics of Housing
\n\u2022\tCivil Rights in Puerto Rico
\n\u2022\tPolitics of Puerto Rico<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Other courses in the Social Sciences and General Education:
\n\u2022\tGlobal Society
\n\u2022\tPreparing for Graduate School
\n\u2022\tGated Communities around the World
\n\u2022\tIntroduction to Social Science I
\n\u2022\tIntroduction to Social Science II
\n\u2022\tEconomic and Urban Development in Puerto Rico since 1898 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

MENTORING AND SUPERVISION
\nGraduate<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Caroline Centeno, Center for Latin American Studies, Graduate TA, University of Florida, (2025-2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Carlos Paredes, Center for Latin American Studies, Graduate TA, University of Florida, (2024-2025) (Pursuing PhD in Political Science at University of Massachusetts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jane P\u00e9rez, Center for Latin American Studies, Graduate TA, University of Florida, (2023-2024) (Pursuing PhD in Political Science at University College of London).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Laura Botero, Center for Latin American Studies, Graduate TA, University of Florida, (2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jane P\u00e9rez, Center for Latin American Studies, MA Thesis Committee Member, University
\nof Florida, (2023-2024) (Pursuing PhD in Political Science at University College of London).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Bianca Barrera, Department of Political Science, Graduate Paper Committee, University of Florida (2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jane P\u00e9rez, Center for Latin American Studies, MA Thesis Committee Member, University of Florida, (2023-2024) (Pursuing PhD in Political Science at University College of London)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Grisell Santiago, Department of Spanish, Dissertation Committee Member, University of Florida (2022-present).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Helena Lopes, Center for Latin American Studies, Graduate TA, University of Florida, (2019-2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Lisa Krause, Department of History, Dissertation Committee Member, University of Florida (2020-present).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Aja Cacan, Department of Anthropology Dissertation Committee Member, University of Florida (2018-present).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Thomas J. Harrington, Department of Political Science, Dissertation Committee Member, University of Florida (2022-2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Florencia Otegui, Center for Latin American Studies, MA Thesis Committee Member, University of Florida (2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Francis Gow, Center for Latin American Studies, MA Thesis Committee Member, University of Florida (2021-2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Panelist for \u201cBuilding Latinx Community: Insights on Mentorship for Graduate Students.\u201d University of Florida Graduate School. (November 18, 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Suroosh Mostoufi, Department of Political Science, MA Exam Committee Member, University of Florida (Spring 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jesse Cosme, MDP Capstone Committee member, University of Florida (2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Samora Bazil, Center for Latin American Studies Thesis Committee Member, University of Florida (2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sebasti\u00e1n Sclofsky, Department of Political Science Dissertation Committee Member, University of Florida (2018) (Associate Professor at California State University-Stanislaus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Stephanie Dhuman, Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law Dissertation Committee Member, University of Florida (2016-2020) (Assistant Professor at Hamilton College).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Lisa Krause, Center for Latin American Studies Thesis Committee Member, University of Florida (2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Stephanie Denardo, Department of Political Science Thesis Committee Member, University of Florida (2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tyeshia Redden, Department of Urban and Regional Planning Dissertation Committee Member, University of Florida (2017) (Assistant Professor at University of Toronto).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Maxwell Ciardullo, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning Masters Committee Member, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2012) (now Director of Policy and Communications at the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Invited Resource for IEU 3005 MDU\/IEU 3016 MHM Course (Masters Thesis Seminar) Instituto de Estudios Urbanos y Territoriales of the Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Chile. Santiago, Chile, August 23, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate
\nPayton Leesley, Undergraduate TA, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ella Morej\u00f3n, Undergraduate TA, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Maya Roush, Undergraduate TA, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Liana Sierra, Junior Fellows Program Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nicole Irmak, Undergraduate TA, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Spring 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Maya Roush, Undergraduate TA, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Natalie Triana, Honors Thesis in Political Science Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2024-).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sof\u00eda Avil\u00e9s, Honors Thesis in Political Science Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Summer 2024-Fall 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sof\u00eda Avil\u00e9s, Undergraduate TA, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Christopher Berry, Undergraduate TA, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Kristie Heredia, Sustainability and the Built Environment Capstone Mentor, College of Construction, Design and Planning, University of Florida (Fall 2023-Spring 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sydney Stout, Undergraduate TA, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Spring 2024). (Pursuing a PhD in Political Science at the University of Minnesota)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cayman Forbes, Honors Thesis in Political Science Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Rogers, Honors Thesis in Political Science Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2021-Spring 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jane T. P\u00e9rez, Honors Thesis in Political Science Mentor, Department of Political Science, Highest Honor, University of Florida (Fall 2020-Summer 2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sof\u00eda Avil\u00e9s, Junior Fellows Program Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Noem\u00ed Galeano, Junior Fellows Program Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Fall 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Francesca A. Bagala, Junior Fellows Program Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Spring 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jameris Ocasio-Palacios, Honor Thesis in Political Science Mentor, Department of Political Science, Highest Honor, University of Florida (Fall 2019). <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jameris Ocasio-Palacios, Junior Fellows Program Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Spring 2019). <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Noah Macginnis, University Scholar Graham Center Mentor, University of Florida (2017-present).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jessica Vald\u00e9s Garc\u00eda, Junior Fellows Program Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Spring 2018).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Isamar Viveros Montilla, Honors Thesis in Political Science Mentor, University of Florida (2017-2018).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Christian Tirado, Junior Fellows Program Mentor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida (Spring 2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Matthew T. Hoey, Academic Internship Supervisor, University of Massachusetts Amherst (Summer 2015).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Greg Kendall, Faculty Sponsor, Bachelor’s Degree with Individual Concentration, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2014-2015).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Benjamin B. Gagliardi, Academic Internship Supervisor, University of Massachusetts Amherst (Summer 2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

LANGUAGES
\nEnglish: Proficient; Spanish: Native Proficiency; Portuguese: Working Proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

MEDIA AND OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
\nSu\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cBad Bunny Super Bowl.\u201d Interviewed by Gasia Mikaelian. KTVU-Mornings on 2. February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cBad Bunny slams ICE, wins Album of the Year at Grammy Awards.\u201d Interviewed by Heather Yourex-West. Global News. February 2, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cHow Trump won over Latino and Hispanic voters in historic numbers.\u201d Interviewed by Richard Luscombe. The Guardian. November 9, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cA Bad Bunny rant, an ex-governor in handcuffs and Puerto Rico reels nearly five years after Hurricane Maria.\u201d Interviewed by Ray S\u00e1nchez. CNN. August 13, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cHow Puerto Rico’s debt restructuring plan will affect Boricuas.\u201d Interviewed by Joe Torres. Tiempo (WABC TV). February 20, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cControversias en Puerto Rico.\u201d Interviewed by Valentina G\u00f3mez. Asuntos P\u00fablicos (WUFT). February 19, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico has some of the best COVID-19 vaccination rates in the US.\u201d Interviewed by Trevor Hughes. USA Today. August 21, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cLas claves del discurso de Biden.\u201d Interviewed by Mario Borrego Walker for Cinco Continentes. Radio 5 (Radio Nacional de Espa\u00f1a). April 29, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cWhy Are Washington, DC & Puerto Rico Not States? There’s A Lot to Unpack.\u201d Interviewed by Rhyma Castillo. Elite Daily. April 27, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cThe 51st State.\u201d Interviewed by Lisa Clark for the Lisa Show. BYU Radio. February 23, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cAmerica\u2019s 51st state? How could Puerto Rico change US politics.\u201d Interviewed by Alice Matthews. The Feed, SBS Australia. November 3, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cDon\u2019t need your own: will Puerto Rico become the 51st US state.\u201d Interviewed by Natalia Portyakova. Izvestia. November 3, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cSeeking Statehood: Will DC, Puerto Rico ever gain full representation in the United States.\u201d Interviewed by David Martin Davies. The Source, Texas Public Radio. November 2, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPerch\u00e9 Porto Rico potrebbe diventare il 51esimo stato americano.\u201d Interviewed by Giunio Panarelli. Domani. October 29, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cFlorida-Puerto Rico connection highlighted as the island makes a new bid for statehood.\u201d Interviewed by Ariana Figueroa. Florida Phoenix. October 21, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico, unable to vote, becomes crucial to US election.\u201d Interviewed by Adriana G\u00f3mez. Associated Press. October 18, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cLo que el agua se llev\u00f3.\u201d Interviewed by Mercedes Gallego. El Correo. October 17, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cJust How Difficult Would It Be for Dems to Make Good on Threats to Remake the System?\u201d Interviewed by Ryan Mills. National Review. September 25, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cCould Florida Puerto Ricans decide presidential contest? Why some say yes.\u201d Interviewed by Wendy Rhodes. The Palm Beach Post. September 18, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Interviewed by Lily Buhlke. 2020Talks Podcast, Public News Radio-Pacifica Network. August 14, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cLa Alcald\u00eda de Las Mar\u00edas: una contienda electoral que debemos observar.\u201d Interviewed by Javier A. Arroyo Plaza. La Isla Oeste. June 25, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Episode 195. Interviewed by Lily Buhlke. 2020Talks Podcast, Public News Radio-Pacifica Network. May 26, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico and the upcoming hurricane season.\u201d Interviewed by Fred Hickman and Laverne McGee. Black News Channel. May 22, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cVerano Intenso: A Summer of Political Discontent and Activism in Puerto Rico\u201d. Co-organizer of the conference with Dr. Lenny Ure\u00f1a. October 25, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico chaos: Governor-apparent Wanda V\u00e1zquez doesn\u2019t want job\u201d. Interviewed for article by John Bacon. USA Today. July 28, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cQu\u00e9 hay detr\u00e1s de los mensajes de Telegram que forzaron la renuncia del gobernador de Puerto Rico\u201d Interviewed for article by Dar\u00edo Mizrahi. Infobae. July 27, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cCrisis en Puerto Rico: por qu\u00e9 los graves problemas de la isla no terminan con la salida de Ricardo Rossell\u00f3\u201d Interviewed for article by Lioman Lima. BBC News Mundo. July 25, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico\u2019s political crisis rages on as protesters turn on Rossello\u2019s successor\u201d Interviewed for article by Valerie Richardson. The Washington Times. July 25, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cWho is Wanda V\u00e1zquez? The next governor of Puerto Rico, and she is already taking heat\u201d Interviewed for article by John Bacon and Jorge L. Ortiz. USA Today. July 25, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossell\u00f3 clings to power as political crisis spirals\u201d Interviewed for article by Valerie Richardson. The Washington Times. July 23, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cPuerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossell\u00f3 resigns after days of mass protests\u201d. Interviewed for article by John Bacon, Jorge L. Ortiz and Kristin Lam. USA Today. July 24, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cThe once-untouchable Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossell\u00f3: Can he survive?\u201d Interviewed for article by John Bacon. USA Today. July 23, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Knowledge@Wharton, SiriusXM Radio. Discussed the Protests in Puerto Rico demanding the resignation of Governor Rossell\u00f3. Interviewed by Dan Loney. July 23, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Central Time, Wisconsin Public Radio. “The Latest on the Protests in Puerto Rico” Interviewed by Rob Ferrett. July 22, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Central Time, Wisconsin Public Radio. “Is It Time to Make Puerto Rico a State?” Interviewed by Rob Ferrett. April 4, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Knowledge@Wharton, SiriusXM Radio. Discussed the political condition of Puerto Rico six months after Hurricane Mar\u00eda. March 20, 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201c’Exodus’ from Puerto Rico: A visual guide\u201d Interviewed for article by John D. Sutter and Sergio Hernandez. CNN. February 21, 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cIn Puerto Rico, Trump’s paper-towel toss reveals where his empathy lies.\u201d Interviewed for article by Janell Ross. Washington Post. October 6, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cImpact of Irma, Maria on Florida 2018 elections? Could it be Cat 5?\u201d Interviewed for article by George Bennett. Palm Beach Post. September 29, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cWhy Puerto Rico Faces Worse Perils Than Texas and Florida\u201d Interviewed by Staff. Knowledge@Wharton. September 27, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Knowledge@Wharton, SiriusXM Radio. Discussed the political ramifications of Puerto Rico’s debt crisis. September 26, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Noticias WUFT-FM 89. Discussed the political consequences of Puerto Rico\u2019s bankruptcy. May 9, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Noticias WUFT-FM 89. Discussed the political consequences of proposed referendum for Puerto Rico. February 11, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. Noticias WUFT-FM 89. Discussed the political consequences of the Republican and Democrat Party Conventions. August 6, 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cSantorum\u2019s \u2018English\u2019 in Puerto Rico cause a stir.\u201d Interviewed for article by Sandra Lilley. NBC Latino. March 15, 2012. http:\/\/nbclatino.tumblr.com\/post\/19359245772\/santorums-english-comments-in-puerto-rico-cause-a<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cLo Que Une a los Puertorrique\u00f1os: Tradici\u00f3n Democr\u00e1tica.\u201d Panelist, the program was aired on S\u00cd TV (Canal 40 \/ PBS Affiliate) and sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. San Juan, Puerto Rico. December 10, 2008. http:\/\/www.enciclopediapr.org\/galeria_medios_flash\/Videos\/TradDemocratica_ing.swf<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Su\u00e1rez Carrasquillo, Carlos A. \u201cEl poder: el mayor afrodisiaco.\u201d Interviewed for article by Sandra D. Rodr\u00edguez Cotto. Caras. June 2008, pp.106-109.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

SERVICE
\nAd Hoc Reviewer for PS:Political Science & Politics
\nAd Hoc Book Review for Housing Policy in the United States. Routledge (Spring 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Democratic Backsliding & Resistances: In Latin America and Beyond. Conference Co-Organizer, University of Florida, February 29-March 1, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Journey Back into the Vault, Moderator, Bob Graham Center for Public Service, University of Florida, January 24, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS) Director, Center for Latin American Studies, (2019-).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS) Recruitment Committee, Center for Latin American Studies, (2019-).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS) Diversity Committee, Center for Latin American Studies, (2019-2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS) Admission Committee, Center for Latin American Studies, (2019-2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Curriculum Committee Member, Center for Latin American Studies, (2019-2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ad Hoc Reviewer for Caribbean Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Member of Hiring Committee for European Studies Lecturer, Center for European Studies, University of Florida, (Spring 2019). <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Member of Hiring Committee for American Politics Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Florida, (Spring 2018). <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ad Hoc Book Reviewer for Regional Politics and Development Studies
\nPalgrave Macmillan (Fall 2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Preview Advisor, University of Florida (Summer 2017, Summer 2018).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

AY 2016-2017 FLAS Evaluation Committee Member at the Center for Latin American Studies. University of Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Undergraduate Political Science Thesis Committee, University of Florida (2015-2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Political Science Information Caf\u00e9, University of Florida. November 9. 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Curricular Development First Year Preparation Course for Freshman, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst (Spring 2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Academic Advisor, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Massachusetts\tAmherst, (June 2013-August 2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Member of the Departmental Assessment Committee, Criminal Justice and Social \tScience Department, Universidad de Puerto Rico-Carolina (2009-2010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

General Education Coordinator, Criminal Justice and Social Science Department, \tUniversidad de Puerto Rico-Carolina (2009-2010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Assistant for the University Student Helpline, Dean of Students Office, University of \tMassachusetts Amherst (Summer 2001; Summer 2003)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Special Assistant to the Dean for Judicial Affairs, Dean of Students Office, University of \tMassachusetts Amherst (Fall 1999-Fall 2001)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tutor for the Talent Search Program at Northampton High School, Enrollment Services, \tUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (Fall 1997- Spring 1999)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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