Director of Duke Service-Learning
Joan Clifford, PhD, is Associate Professor of the Practice in Spanish in the Department of Romance Studies and Director of Duke Service-Learning at Duke University. Joan is affiliate faculty in the Duke Global Health Institute, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and the Program in Latino/a Studies in the Global South. She teaches service-learning courses and advises undergraduate research projects. Committed to experiential learning opportunities, Joan has directed global education programs in Chile, Mexico, and Spain and worked with DukeEngage in Argentina, Ecuador, Miami, and Tucson. Her co-authored book, Community-based Language Learning: A Framework for Educators, explores best practices for building ethical and authentic partnerships between local communities and language learners.