Dr. Brinkmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language and Cultural Studies. She teaches Spanish classes in the undergraduate Spanish Program and directs the Foreign Language Certification Program for the College of Education. Dr. Brinkmann is an alumna of Eastern University. She joined the faculty in 2016 after teaching Spanish at the college level and volunteering with English Language Learners in the states of Colorado and Virginia. She enjoys experiencing the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and her travels include Spain, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica and Cuba.