Dr. Martha Galván-Mandujano Highlights Women's Experiences and Historical Memory in Guatemala
Dr. Martha Galván-Mandujano, Associate Professor of Spanish in Cal Poly's World Languages and Cultures Department, recently co-authored Women and Genocide in Guatemala: Justice and the Politics of Memorialization (2026). Her research examines the experiences of survivors of Guatemala's internal armed conflict, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical memory, pursuing justice and amplifying the voices of Indigenous women. Through her scholarship, Dr. Galván-Mandujano brings attention to underrepresented histories while enriching her teaching in Spanish language, culture and Latin American studies.