About Entre Mundos - The Latin American Network at McMaster University (LANMU)

Editorial Board

Valeria Flores - Editor in Chief

Born and raised in Venezuela, Valeria Flores Zambrano is a PhD Candidate focusing on Latin American Environmental History and a founding member of Entre Mundos. She graduated Summa Cum Laude for both her Master’s and her Honours Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University. She’s worked for the MacPherson Institute for Teaching and Learning as well as the Center for Human Rights and Restorative Justice (CHRRJ) and the Wilson College of Leadership & Civic Engagement. She currently works for the Latin American Network at McMaster University (LANMU), the Access Program, the Office of the Vice-Provost of Teaching and Learning, and the Student Experience Office in the Faculty of Humanities. Her research deals with the interactions of the environment, human rights violations, reconciliation, and historical memory in late 20th century Chile. Her passions include community outreach, teaching and learning, event planning, her cat Willow, and Taylor Swift.

Rafaela Sá

Rafaela Mello Rodrigues de Sá is a PhD student in Political Science (International Relations) at McMaster University (Canada). She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from IRI/PUC-Rio and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from UCP. She is currently associated with the Public Banking Project at McMaster University and is a member of the Editorial Board of Entre Mundos: Interdisciplinary Latin American Student Journal. She is also a Capacity Development Fellow (CDF) at the BRICS Project 3.0 at Durban University of Technology (DUT/South Africa). She was a Substitute Professor at UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro). She currently focuses her interests on International Political Economy, Multilateral Development Banks, Public Banks, Climate Finance, Energy Transition, BRICS and Latin America.

Keila Elyasi Gonzalez

Keila Elyasi Gonzalez is a second-year Nursing student at McMaster University and one of the founding members of Entre Mundos. Of Mexican and Persian descent, she is passionate about exploring the intersections of culture, storytelling, and healthcare. Alongside her studies in nursing, Keila is involved in initiatives that celebrate Latin American identity and create academic collaboration across disciplines. Her work with Entre Mundos reflects her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and creating spaces where research, creativity, and community engagement intertwine.

Caio Miliante

Caio Miranda Miliante was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Currently, he is a Ph.D. candidate in the Materials Science and Engineering department at McMaster University, where he researches the development of novel cathode materials for zinc-ion batteries by performing first-principles simulations. In his free time, Caio enjoys listening to music, drinking coffee, and watching sports.

Danielle Berges

My name is Danielle Dominique Berges, and I am a Dominican graduate student currently pursuing my Master’s in Global Politics. My academic work is centered on Latin America, especially as the region navigates this evolving era of digital politics and shifting forms of power. My passion has always been to expand the understanding of Latin American culture, politics, and identity beyond the traditional boundaries that often shape how the region is studied. Latin America is a space of extraordinary diversity, and I deeply believe in platforms that uplift its multiple voices, experiences, and innovations. There is still a noticeable gap between academia, cultural expression, and the everyday lived realities of Latin American communities. I am committed to helping bridge that gap. Publications like Entre Mundos create an essential environment where research, storytelling, and new ideas can coexist and flourish together. Whether rooted in scientific inquiry, communication, or the social sciences, Latin American knowledge deserves a unified space to be recognized, shared, and celebrated.

Sophia Cohen Galvao

Sophia Cohen Galvao is a PhD student at McMaster University’s Department of History. Originally from Recife, Brazil, Sophia moved to Canada in early 2020 to pursue a degree at the University of New Brunswick. Now at McMaster, she has developed an interest in gender, disability, and social welfare in nineteenth-century England. Her dissertation will delve into the intersection of disability and masculinity in the mid-Victorian workhouse. Sophia is a founding member of Entre Mundos and an honorary Editorial Board Member. As a student, Sophia has had an ample publication record, with academic papers on The Mirror, Living Histories, and TimePieces. For two years, she also worked as a Reporter for the University of New Brunswick’s student newspaper The Brunswickan. Between reading one book and the next, she enjoys watching TV with her cat, the fearless Gordon.

Bruno Dos Santos

I am a PhD student in Transportation Geography at McMaster University, ON, Canada. In general, my research is related to the use of spatial models to measure urban inequalities, with directions and propositions for public management. My educational background is in urban and environmental engineering, with the main goal of mobilizing knowledge in data analysis to investigate social inequalities.

Our History

From right to left: Valeria Flores Zambrano, Maria Sophia Cohen, Dr. Rodrigo Narro Perez, Dr. Stacy Creech, and Keila Elyasi Gonzalez celebrating the official launch of Entre Mundos at the first event for Latin American Heritage Month on Oct 1st, 2025.

The inaugural organizing committee, made up of PhD Candidate Valeria Flores Zambrano and PhD Student Sophia Cohen Galvao, as well as undergraduate student Keila Elyasi Gonzalez, developed the journal in collaboration with LANMU under the supervision of Dr. Rodrigo Narro Perez (Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Environment and Society (SEES), Faculty of Science) and Dr. Stacy Creech (Postdoctoral Fellow, Faculty of Humanities). By fostering cross-campus collaboration and emphasizing interdisciplinary perspectives, Entre Mundos invites students nationwide to contribute to an evolving scholarly conversation and to help build a community of emerging Latin American and Latinx scholars.

This project was partially funded by the Student Partners Program of the Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, Summer 2025.

Structure

The journal operates through a collaborative and structured hierarchy designed to ensure both academic rigor and creative innovation. At the top, Faculty Advisors provide guidance and mentorship to the editorial team. The Editor-in-Chief oversees the publication process, working closely with a Communications & Graphics Coordinator to manage outreach and visual design. Editorial Board Members support the Editor-in-Chief in reviewing submissions and coordinating the work of Peer Reviewers, who evaluate articles for quality and clarity. Together, this structure balances mentorship, leadership, and collaboration, offering students hands-on experience in publishing while upholding high editorial standards.

Focus & Scope

Entre Mundos is a student-led, peer-reviewed journal that publishes diverse perspectives and research on Latin America and Latin American communities worldwide. We publish interdisciplinary work by Canadian undergraduate and graduate students exploring the region’s histories, cultures, politics, environments, and scientific contributions. Submissions may include research articles, reviews, commentaries, creative writing, and visual artwork. Our goal is to amplify underrepresented voices, spark critical thinking, and inspire collaboration across disciplines. Current publication schedule is one volume per year.

Review Guidelines

This journal operates on a double-blind review basis. This means that the reviewers do not know the identity of the author, and the author does not know the identity of the reviewers. The communication between journal and author is mediated by the Editorial Board Member in charge of the reviewing team and the Editor-in-Chief.

Full Guidelines