Alex Taylor Del
About Alex Taylor Del
Alex Taylor Del serves as a Professorial Lecturer and Adjunct Professor of History at George Washington University, where he has taught since 2008. He also investigates discrimination complaints under the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance and has a strong background in Latin American history and human rights.
Work at The George Washington University
Alex Taylor Del has served as a Professorial Lecturer and Adjunct Professor of History at George Washington University since 2008. Over the course of 16 years, Del has contributed to the academic community in Washington, District of Columbia, by teaching courses related to history, with a focus on Latin American History and Latin American Studies. This role involves engaging with students and facilitating discussions that enhance their understanding of historical contexts and events.
Education and Expertise
Alex Taylor Del holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan, where studies focused on Latin and History from 1992 to 1995. Del further advanced academic qualifications by earning a Doctor of Philosophy in History from the University of Calgary between 1997 and 2005. Del has developed expertise in civil-military relations in Latin America and possesses skills in translating and interpreting complex legal and human rights terminology between English and Spanish.
Background in Human Rights and Government
Since 2012, Alex Taylor Del has been working as a Human Rights Specialist for the Fairfax County Government. This role involves conducting investigations into discrimination complaints under the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance, including issues related to housing and public accommodation. Prior to this position, Del served as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist and Investigator for the DC Government from 2007 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in the field of human rights.
Experience in Latin American Studies
Alex Taylor Del has taught Latin American History and Latin American Studies at the college and university level. This teaching experience reflects a commitment to educating students about the historical and cultural dynamics of Latin America. Additionally, Del has experience translating technical documents related to mining operations in Latin America, further demonstrating a connection to the region's socio-economic issues.