Terese Guinsatao

Professor pushing the boundaries of rhetoric and community-engaged scholarship, Terese Guinsatao Monberg is an Associate Dean and Associate Professor at the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University. With a profound commitment to understanding and enhancing the ways communities articulate and preserve their rhetorical legacies, she delves into the intricate processes of writing, revising, and sustaining collective memory through arts and humanities methods. Her scholarly pursuits are deeply rooted in the exploration of how historical and contemporary forms of exclusion and empire shape the spaces and infrastructures for community knowledge production. Professor Monberg's work is characterized by a keen interest in the intersections of rhetoric, writing, and literacy studies, where she examines the dynamics of community knowledge and its production. In her role as a community-engaged teacher, Professor Monberg fosters an environment where students and community members collaboratively explore the impact of rhetorical practices on societal structures. Her innovative approach to teaching and research not only enriches the academic community but also empowers individuals to critically engage with and transform their own narratives and histories. Professor Monberg's contributions to the field are marked by her dedication to bridging the gap between academic inquiry and community practice. Her work continues to inspire new generations of scholars and practitioners to challenge existing paradigms and to envision more inclusive and equitable futures. Through her leadership and scholarship, she remains a pivotal figure in advancing the discourse on rhetoric and community engagement.