Christian Lebrón

Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, on October 6, 1984, Christian Lebrón is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Humanities with a Major in History at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. He earned his Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Political Science with a focus on International Relations from the same institution. Additionally, Lebrón holds three Master's degrees: an M.A. in History specializing in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean from the Center for Advanced Studies of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, an M.A. in Creative Writing with a focus on Narrative from the University of the Sacred Heart, and a Master's in Travel Journalism (Màster en Periodisme de Viatges [Màster propio UAB]) from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

His research interests span a broad spectrum of topics including Island Studies (Nissology), communications, organizational and business history, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Latin America, U.S. foreign policy towards Haiti, postcolonial and decolonial studies, and the history of geography and cartography. In literature and creative writing, he explores Latin American literature, narrative theory, the history of the short story and novel, discourse analysis, and autofiction.

Lebrón's multidisciplinary profile is enriched by extensive travel across all inhabited continents, with a particular focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Known for his creativity, versatility, and passion for the arts, he engages deeply in various fields, reflecting a cosmopolitan and multicultural outlook. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese from his experiences living in the United States, Colombia, Brazil, and Puerto Rico, his humanistic education is deeply rooted in intellectual, cultural, and moral dimensions. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Association of Caribbean Historians (ACH), the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR), and the Society for the History of Discoveries.