MONICA CORTÉS VIHARO is a doctoral candidate in the School of Drama at the University of Washington, and recipient of the McNair Graduate Fellowship. Her research focuses on the creation, performance, and impact of Documentary and Political/Activist Theater. She earned a BA in Theater and Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and is currently an adjunct faculty member at the University of Puget Sound. Monica is an actor (SAG/AFTRA) and company member of eSe Teatro, a public speaking consultant, and serves on the executive board of UAW Local 4121, the labor union representing all UW academic student employees.