The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies celebrates the recent promotion of Monica De La Torre, a distinguished GWSS Feminist Studies PhD alumna and collaborator/co-producer of Womxn Who Rock. De La Torre has been appointed as an Associate Professor in the prestigious School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, marking a significant milestone in her academic career.
De La Torre's promotion is a testament to her groundbreaking work and dedication to advancing feminist scholarship and activism. Her book, titled Feminista Frequencies: Community Building through Radio in the Yakima Valley, has garnered widespread recognition for its exploration of the empowering narratives of Chicana farm workers and activists who transitioned into community radio broadcasters during the 1970s. This pioneering work has opened new avenues of understanding and shed light on the pivotal role played by radio as a platform for marginalized communities.
As she assumes her new role, De La Torre has already embarked on exciting projects in the field of sound studies. Currently, she is developing multiple initiatives based on the archives of feminista radio broadcasts. These endeavors promise to unveil further insights into the historical significance of women's voices in radio and their impact on social change.
De La Torre's promotion to Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Transborder Studies is a testament to her exceptional scholarship and unwavering dedication to advancing feminist studies and amplifying marginalized voices. GWSS congratulates Monica De La Torre on this well-deserved achievement and eagerly anticipates the incredible work she will continue to produce in the future.
Rock on, Monica!