Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives∙ Southwestern University
Laura Senio Blair is Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. Since earning her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, she has continued her research on contemporary Spanish American narrative and film. In 2012, Senio Blair served as a Fulbright Scholar in Chile where she researched exiled director Angelina Vásquez. Senio Blair began her deanship in 2023 to focus on initiatives related to the institution’s recent designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Fellowship Project: Laura’s project focuses on initiatives for the Southwestern University community, particularly its role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The assistant dean will champion diversity and HSI efforts, collaborating with stakeholders, securing funding, and advocating for inclusive policies.