Karen Robert is a Professor of History at St. Thomas University, where she teaches courses in Latin American and world history, as well as research methods and global studies. Her academic work centers on Latin American social and cultural history, with particular attention to memory, violence, and human rights. She has contributed to advancing historical understanding of political conflict and its lasting effects in the region, while also mentoring students in research and critical inquiry. Through her teaching, publications, and engagement with global perspectives, she has established herself as a respected scholar and educator in her field.