Dr. Sarah Mcnamara

Biography

Sarah McNamara is an Associate Professor in the History department at Texas A&M University, where she is also a core faculty member of the Latino/a & Mexican American Studies Program. Her research explores the histories of Latinxs, women, gender, race, ethnicity, immigration, and labor in modern United States history. McNamara's book, 'Ybor City: Crucible Latina South' (2023, UNC Press), has garnered multiple accolades, including the Sara Whaley Prize from the National Women’s Studies Association and the H.L. Mitchell Prize from the Southern Historical Association. In her current research project, she examines the history of Florida's Latino vote. McNamara emphasizes the importance of community engagement in public history, highlighted by her public humanities project 'Nuestras Historias,' which received the Preserving Place Award from the Florida Historic Trust. She has also contributed to K-12 curriculum development and teacher training for organizations such as the National Humanities Center. Sarah McNamara has been recognized for her commitment to teaching and student mentorship at Texas A&M University, earning several awards including the Montague-Center Teaching Excellence Award.

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