Sofia Perez Gil
Visiting Scholar-in-residence
School of International Service
Degrees
Doctorate of Philosophy in International and Political Studies from Universidad del Rosario. Pérez Gil obtained her candidacy before beginning her appointment at American University (2023).
Master's Degree in International and Political Studies from Universidad del Rosario, with a research emphasis.
Bio
Sofía Pérez Gil is a Colombian scholar with a strong focus on feminist perspectives in international relations. When she started her role as a Visiting Scholar at American University's School of International Service in 2023, she was pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in International and Political Studies at Universidad del Rosario. Her research interests lie in feminist foreign policy, state gendering processes, and feminist theories of International Relations. As a Visiting Scholar at American University's School of International Service, she collaborated with Professor Emerita Dr. J. Ann Tickner. She also worked as a Commissioning Editor for E-International Relations, focusing on promoting gender, feminism, and women's human rights related content. With a background as an Assistant Professor at Universidad del Rosario, she taught research methods and gender and international security courses.
Overall, Pérez Gil's academic journey demonstrates her commitment to exploring and promoting feminist perspectives in international relations, contributing to the development of feminist foreign policy and understanding gender dynamics in global politics.
