Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS)
College of Arts and Sciences
Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., is an expert in migration studies & Latin American societies, immigration policies & the experiences of Latinos in the Midwest.
Biography
Originally from Chile, Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., researches both Latinos in the Midwest and Latin American migrations, seeking to develop connections between the fields of Latino Studies and Latin American Studies.
His research focuses on migration policy in Latin America’s Southern Cone, perceptions and attitudes toward immigrants in South America and the U.S. Midwest, migration decisions, and crisis and the development of a culture of fear on Omaha’s Latino community.
As OLLAS Director, he also leads several community-engaged research projects and initiatives with the Latino community.
In the News
‘UP Museum and UNO partnering to memorialize Latino railroad workers’ - KMTV
‘Midlands Voices: Welcoming immigrants to Nebraska is both moral and pragmatic’ - The Omaha World-Herald
‘What economic impact do immigrants bring to Omaha and Nebraska?’ - KMTV
‘Museum explores cases of forced migration’ - News Channel Nebraska
Fears of a Venezuelan mass exodus increase with election crisis fallout – AP News
Election Crossroads: KETV's Frontline reporting from the border (Segment 1)- KETV
The Pandemic Hit Omaha’s Latino Businesses Hard. These Latino-Led Programs Help Owners Recover. - El Perico (Omaha)
Areas of Expertise
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