I am a highly accomplished journalist, writer, and academic with a strong foundation in communications and journalism. After receiving my BA in Communications and Journalism from Javeriana University in Bogotá, I worked as a reporter for several years. Seeking to deepen my knowledge, I pursued an MA in Communications and a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature and Latin American Studies from Cornell University. Throughout my career, I have served as a professor of Spanish, literature, and cultural studies at Cornell University and Michigan State University.

As a versatile writer, I have authored both creative and academic publications, with a primary focus on the Colombian conflict and peace-building efforts. Notably, my novel "Espiral de silencios" (Spiral of Silence) explores the role of women in the long-standing violence of the country. In 2015, I conducted teaching and research at the Universidad del Valle in Cali as a Fulbright Scholar fellow. Additionally, I hold editorial positions at Revista de Estudios Colombianos and the Miami-based publisher Fundación Memoria Cultural. I regularly contribute to prestigious literary journals, present my work at professional conferences, and maintain memberships in various academic and literary organizations.

In summary, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise as a journalist, writer, and academic. With a strong educational background and a passion for addressing societal issues through my work, I have made significant contributions to the fields of communications, literature, and cultural studies. My dedication to research, writing, and teaching has established me as a respected figure in the academic community.

El 19 de mayo de 1997 fue asesinada una pareja de ambientalistas, Mario Calderón y Elsa Alvarado, en su apartamento de Chapinero alto de Bogotá. En el atentado también resultó muerto el padrede Elsa, Carlos Alvarado.
Mariate tiene un hijo en la cárcel tras ser detenida injustamente. Este niño fue robado por un militar y criado en un ambiente de confort. La búsqueda incesante de su hijo en medio de la violencia que se desata en el país será el escenario de la trama que converge al final en un final inesperado y sorprendente.
At the turn of the millennium, narrative works by Latin American women writers have represented madness within contexts of sociopolitical strife and gender inequality.
Patria se escribe con sangre combina tres géneros: testimonio, análisis crítico y entrevista, para mostrar la cara alterna de la historia de la violencia en Colombia desde una perspectiva femenina.