Dr. Maria Puerta Riera

I am an (incoming) assistant professor of Political Science, teaching U.S. Government, State, and Local Government, and International Politics at Valencia College.

I am Lead Researcher at HemStratGroup, focusing on Latin American politics.

I am the Co-chair of the LASA Latinx Studies Section (2026-2028).

I received a Doctorate in Social Sciences and an M.A. in Political Science and Public Administration from the Universidad de Carabobo in Venezuela.

Email Address

maripuerta@maripuerta.com

Organizations

Red de Politólogas

Latinx Studies Section – LASA

APSA