Javiera Paz NaVaRrete Peña

Javiera Paz Navarrete Peña is a Chilean-born author, educator, and communications specialist whose work celebrates identity, culture, and the immigrant experience. Born in Santiago, Chile, in 1986, she graduated with academic honors from Universidad Gabriela Mistral, earning a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, a degree in Journalism, and a Licentiate in Philosophy. Her passion for language and storytelling led her to continue her studies abroad at Universidad Antonio Nebrija in Spain and Università di Bologna in Italy before completing a Master of Arts in Romance Languages at the University of Memphis.

Javiera’s debut novel, Entre Dos Mundos (Between Two Worlds), is a powerful work of contemporary fiction that explores the complexities of growing up between cultures. Through the story of Ana Martínez Hernández, a young Mexican American navigating faith, family, and identity, Javiera gives voice to the immigrant journey and the challenges of balancing heritage with personal dreams.

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Javiera has spent over nine years teaching Spanish and Religion at the University of Memphis, the University of Tennessee’s TLC program, and Catholic schools within the Diocese of Memphis. She is also the author of a communications model manual designed for dioceses serving Hispanic communities and leads Dei Communications, an agency specializing in corporate and church communications. Through her writing, teaching, and community work, Javiera bridges language, culture, and faith, inspiring readers and organizations alike to embrace the beauty and strength of living between two worlds.