Biography
Citlalli Garcia Mendoza (she/they) is from Chicago and currently holds two degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, both of which on lands stewarded by Bodwéwadmi, Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kiikaapoo, Kaskaskia, and Peoria.
Research Interests
Indigenous Critical Theories, Intersectional feminisms, Indigenous Language Revitalization, Indigeneity, Chicanismo, Danza Azteca, Mexicayotl, Curriculum and Instruction, community-based methodologies.
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Education August 2022 - August 2024
Master of Science in Language and Literacy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Education August 2019 – December 2021
Bachelor of Science in Learning and Education Studies
Minor in Latine Studies
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Highlighted Publications
Gonzalez-Ybarra, M., Garcia, C. & Jimenez, M., (2024), “Latina Teacher Reflections on Critical Linguistic Cariño: Disrupting the Raciolinguistic Realities of Latinx Multilingual Students.” Bilingual Research Journal.