A social historian by training, Professor Marquez is a proud alumni having earned both her B.A. (2007) and M.A. in History (2011) at TAMUCC. She has been working in the First-Year Learning Communities Program since 2008. Professor Marquez works primarily in American History themed learning communities that place heavy emphasis on reading, writing, and academic research. Her areas of specialization include Mexican American History, Women's History, and the History of Gender and Sexuality.