Dr. Mellissa Linton-Villafranco
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Recent publications, awards, invited talks, conferences, media appearances, and community-engaged scholarship.

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2026

Book Publication

El Salvador Reborn now available for pre-order

The first book by Dr. Linton is now available for pre-order through the University of Arizona Press.

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2026

Award

Professor of Impact Award — Arizona State University

Recognition from Arizona State University celebrating contributions to teaching, research, mentorship, and community impact.

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2026

Conference Presentation

American Studies Association — Author Meets Readers: El Salvador Reborn

Author Meets Readers session featuring El Salvador Reborn in Chicago, Illinois.

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2025

Reading Group

Trans Studies Reading Group on Reproductive Justice — Arizona State University

Faculty and students explored connections between trans studies, reproductive justice, and feminist scholarship.

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2025

Faculty Talk

Faculty Flash Talks: The Bj Bud Archives and Queer Placemaking — Arizona State University

A faculty presentation exploring the Bj Bud Archives and histories of queer community-making in Arizona.

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2024

Conference Presentation

American Studies Association — Loss as Praxis and the Politics of Absence

Presented at the American Studies Association Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.

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2023

Conference Presentation

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians — Reproduction, Maternity and Absence

Presentation at the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians held at Santa Clara University.

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2023

Conference Presentation

National Women’s Studies Association — Enclosures and Their Disclosures: Geographies of Marxist Feminist Resistance in San Salvador, El Salvador

Presented at the National Women’s Studies Association Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.

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2023

Conference Presentation

American Studies Association — Interrogating Community and its Discontents: Power, Identity, and Building Sustainable Social Movements

Presented at the American Studies Association Annual Meeting in Montréal, Canada.

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2023

Community Engagement

Latino Outdoors — Indigeneity in Latin America

Educational programming focused on Indigenous histories, environmental advocacy, and community connections.

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2023

Roundtable

Virtual Roundtable on Reproductive Justice — Washington University in St. Louis

Virtual conversation addressing contemporary issues in reproductive justice scholarship and activism.

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2022

Public Scholarship

Public Statement for MALCS Regarding the Overturn of Roe v. Wade

Public statement addressing the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade and its impact on reproductive justice movements.

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2022

Invited Talk

Clinical Applications of Reproductive Justice — University of Washington

Invited presentation exploring reproductive justice frameworks and their applications in clinical and community settings.

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2021

Book Discussion

Book Discussion on Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown — Arizona State University

Discussion exploring pleasure activism, feminist theory, and transformative approaches to social justice.

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2021

Alumni Panel

Alumni Panel — Department of American Studies and Ethnicity, University of Southern California

Conversation with students and alumni about academic pathways, research, and careers in ethnic studies.

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2021

Community Engagement

Museum of Us — Reclaiming Wellness with Latino Outdoors

Community programming focused on wellness, environmental justice, culture, and belonging in outdoor spaces.

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2020

Public Lecture

The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Outdoor Recreation and Public Lands

Discussion focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within outdoor recreation and public lands.

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2020

Public Scholarship

Dr. Bronner’s — All One! Latino Outdoors Celebrates Inclusivity, Nature and Culture

Featured work highlighting Latino Outdoors, environmental justice, cultural connection, and inclusive outdoor experiences.

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2019

Invited Speaker

Planned Parenthood San Diego Invited Speaker — Las 17 in El Salvador

Invited presentation addressing reproductive justice, abortion politics, and feminist activism in El Salvador.

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2018

Conference Presentation

El Colegio de La Frontera Norte — Más allá del muro: Resistencias desde las comunidades fronterizas

Presentation examining border communities, migration, and resistance practices.

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2018

Media Feature

El Leñador — Students Return to Tell El Salvador’s Story

Media coverage highlighting student engagement, research, and connections to El Salvador.

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2016

Conference Presentation

National Women’s Studies Association — Economies of Emotion and the Criminalization of Abortion

Presented at the National Women’s Studies Association Annual Meeting in Montréal, Canada.

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2015

Conference Presentation

Queer Graduate Studies Symposium — State Violence against LGBT Salvadorans and Cultural Memory in the Salvadoran Diaspora

Presented at the Queer Graduate Studies Symposium at UCLA.

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2014

Media Feature

USC News — USC Hails Class of 2014 Stars

Featured by USC News as part of the university’s recognition of outstanding graduates.

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2012

Media Feature

The Daily Trojan — Familiar Faces

Feature article highlighting student experiences and achievements at the University of Southern California.

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