Résumé — Camila Tiburcio Rubio

Education

New York University, College of Arts and Science — New York, NY

Accelerated Master’s Program, Latin American and Caribbean Studies — May 2026
Expected Summa Cum Laude • GPA: 4.0

B.A. Social and Cultural Analysis, Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies — May 2025
Graduated Summa Cum Laude • GPA: 4.0

Honors Thesis: “Tú Cinco-Nueve, Yo Doble Dos: Understanding Cubanidad in Gen-Z Little Havana”
– Best Thesis Award, Department of Social & Cultural Analysis.
– Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund Recipient.

Awards & Grants

Best Thesis Award, Department of Social and Cultural Analysis, NYU (2025)
Tinker Foundation Grant for Fieldwork (2025)
GSAS Academic Scholarship (2025)
May and Samuel Rudin Memorial Scholarship (2025)
Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund Grant (2024)
Gilman Scholarship, U.S. Department of State (2022)
Michael L. Probst Scholarship, NYU (2025)
Liberal Studies Academic Scholarship, NYU (2021)

Publications

“Tú Cinco-Nueve, Yo Doble Dos: Understanding Cubanidad in Gen-Z Little Havana.” NYU Graduate Research Journal, May 2025
“Diary of an Advocate.” Esferas Journal, Issue 16, April 2025

Research & Academic Experience

Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics, NYU — July 2025–Present

Digital Video Library Archivist · Social Media Management Associate

Organized and preserved performance-based media from across the hemisphere.
Developed engagement strategies across social media to highlight performance scholarship.

Research Assistant to Professor María Saldaña, NYU — Jun 2024–Aug 2024

Supported expert witness report on violence against women and children in El Salvador.
Managed qualitative and quantitative research; synthesized socio-political data for publication.

Research Assistant to Professor Leo Douglas, NYU — Jul 2025–Aug 2025

Primary liaison with El Callejón de Hamel (Havana) for field collaboration and archival access.
Provided bilingual (EN/ES) translation for correspondence and primary sources.

Freelance Correspondence Archivist, The Estate of Jean Franco — Oct 2025–Present

Cataloged and digitized correspondence and works of cultural theorist Jean Franco.
Annotated letters and essays with context and metadata for academic researchers.

Freelance Research Consultant, ERM Research — Aug 2022–Present

Conducted audience analysis and research for mainstream film projects.
Produced data-informed reports to influence production and marketing strategy.

Campus Engagement & Leadership

Host & Organizer, Ustedes No Son Repartero Na’ Conference Series — Oct 2025–Present
Curated conference series exploring Cuban diaspora politics of sound and culture, centering reparto.
Resident Assistant, Broome Hall & 181 Mercer — Aug 2024–Present
Fostered inclusion and development via programming and mentorship of 80+ students.
President, Cuban American Student Association (CASA) — May 2024–May 2025
Led initiatives on Cuban identity and performance art within NYU’s Latinx community.
Coordinating Intern, Espacio de Culturas; Fridays on the Patio — Aug 2024–May 2025
Coordinated programming focused on Latinx and Caribbean performance practices.
Editor, West 4th Literary Magazine — Jan 2023–Jan 2024
Edited creative and academic works emphasizing cultural and creative voice.
General Assembly, Resident Assistant Council — Aug 2025–Present
Liaison between RAs, Residential Life, and residents.

Professional Experience

NYU School of Law — Office Assistant — Jan 2022–Jun 2025
Supported administrative logistics, events, and departmental communications in a large academic unit.
R.O.S.E.S — Paraprofessional Advocate — Dec 2021–Feb 2024
Provided advocacy and mentorship for at-risk women and LGBTQ+ youth; supported case management and outreach.