Liana López

Marketing Manager Liana López oversees Arte Público Press marketing and the promotion of books, authors and programs. Contact Liana at: lllopez@Central.UH.EDU

Arte Público Press Welcomes Two New Team Members

Arte Público Press is pleased to welcome two new team members who bring diverse experience in marketing, education and project management to the organization. Carlos Dueño joins Arte Público Press as Marketing Coordinator. He earned a degree in Journalism from the University of Houston and brings a multidisciplinary professional background to his role. Dueño began his career at the Apple Store, where he worked for six years, before transitioning into media as a promotion coordinator and radio host for Mix 96.5. Most recently, he taught 9th-grade professional communications and career exploration at Cypress Park High School in the Greater Houston area. In his new position, he will support marketing initiatives that amplify the press’ presence. César Alvarado also joins the team, bringing expertise in accounting, data analysis and project administration. He holds a degree in accounting from Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Juárez (ITCJ) and has experience in project management and …

Alejandro Castillo Estrella

Sales Supervisor Alejandro Castillo Estrella oversees the fulfillment of all Arte Público Press book orders. Contact Alejandro at: acasti74@Central.UH.EDU

Sophia Gutiérrez Vega

Puerto Rican Literature Project (PLPR) Project Manager Sophia Gutiérrez Vega supports project management, implementation and contracts related to PLPR. Contact Sophia at: spgutier@uh.edu

César Alvarado

Business Manager César Alvarado supervises the accounting, contracting and order fulfillment staff of Arte Público Press. Contact César at: calvar30@Central.UH.EDU

Carlos Dueño

Marketing Coordinator Carlos Dueño supports marketing initiatives and outreach events. Contact Carlos at: cdueno@Central.UH.EDU

Announcing the Esther Campos Collection

Color photograph of Esther Campos in red suit seated at her assigned chair on the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education Trustee dais.

Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage, an initiative housed at the University of Houston and dedicated to preserving and making accessible the written legacy of US Latinas and Latinos, announces the launch of the Esther Campos Collection in its Digital Collections platform. The newly available collection celebrates the life and career of Maria “Esther” (Estrada) Campos (1930–2025), a pioneering Mexican-American educator, civic leader and public servant who devoted her life to advancing educational opportunities for Houston’s youth.  Born in Houston on October 6, 1930, Campos earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Houston College of Education at a time when few Latinas pursued higher education. She became one of the first bilingual instructors hired by the Houston Independent School District (HISD), later serving as counselor, assistant principal and ultimately as HISD Trustee for District VIII from 1993 to 2003. In recognition of her lifelong commitment to education, …

Josefina M. Rendón

Attorney, Mediator & Arbitrator, Rendon Mediation PLLC Former District Judge

Ayda Abrar

Contracts & Subrights Coordinator Ayda Abrar coordinates contracts and subrights for Arte Público Press.  

Ryan Hoston

Graphic Designer Ryan Hoston designs graphics and layouts for Arte Público Press books.