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Kirsten Weld is a Professor in the Department of History at Harvard University. Her research predominantly focuses on Twentieth-century Latin American history, emphasizing the dynamics of U.S.-Latin American relations. She engages with themes related to social movements, politics, memory, archival access, and the practice of history writing. A Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, she is currently on leave for the 2025–2026 academic year. Her work contributes significantly to the understanding of historical narratives in Latin America and explores the intersectionality of social movements with political frameworks and historical memory.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).