Graduate Student & Professor
Florida International University
Miami, United States
Noemy E. Diaz-Burgos is a second-year M.A. in English Literature student at Florida International University where she is completing her thesis on Afro-Puerto Rican Literature. In addition to her graduate studies, she is an adjunct professor at FIU for first-year English courses and a current intern with Florida State House Representative Anna Eskamani (HD-42). Last year, she completed internships with Congresswoman Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon (PR-AL) and the Hemophilia Federation of America as a Government Affairs & Policy Intern. Prior to her time in D.C., Noemy has worked with the Hispanic Federation helping Puerto Ricans displaced by Hurricane Maria find resources and with the U.S. Department of State as a recruitment intern for the region of Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. In her free time, she enjoys the kayaking and painting with friends.