Who We Are
An interdisciplinary team creating visibility and awareness on migration topics.
Greta Johnson
Senior Researcher
Senior at UST majoring in History and International Studies, passionate about international relations and social justice. Conducts historical research on Latinx immigration to MN.
Kari Zimmerman, Ph.D
Project Director
Professor of Latin American History and Director of Latin American & Caribbean Studies. Teaches Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with focus on Gender and Migration.
Paola Ehrmantraut
Project Director
Endowed Chair in the Humanities, Director of the MA in Diversity Leadership program, and Associate Professor of Spanish. Teaches courses in language, Latin American culture and civilization, and gender studies at the University of St. Thomas. Her research examines gender representations in Latin American culture, with a current focus on masculinities in Argentine film and literature. She also contributes to the Film Studies and Women’s Studies Advisory Boards.
Matthew Vernon
Academic Technology
An Instructional Designer with the Strategic Transformation in Education Leadership and Research Team at the University of St. Thomas. He holds an M.Ed. in Learning Technologies from the University of Minnesota and has a background in social studies teaching, GIS, and sustainability. His work bridges education, technology, and interdisciplinary approaches to learning.
Aqdas Abrar
Web Developer
AI Software Engineer with experience specializing in building innovative AI solutions. He is supported by a strong foundation in delivering robust, end-to-end enterprise applications . He is also proficient in building modern, responsive user interfaces. Masters in Information Technology from University of St.Thomas
