Speakers are an important part of our programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. They bring expertise and experience into the classroom and beyond so that students can learn directly from additional professional anthropologists.

We are proud to list the 2024-2025 Department of Anthropology Speakers:

Thiago da Silva SantanaThiago da Silva Santana


Deborah Pellow Deborah Pellow 
Syracus University Department of Anthropoplogy


Erica hawvermaleErica Hawvermale
D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families


Tristan SeikelTristan Seikel
Washington Recovery Alliance


Orlando LaraOrlando Lara


David FerringDavid Ferring
UNT Department of Geography


Scarleth Milenka


Whitney Duncan


YarrisKristin Yarris


FalconLeonardo Falcon


Helena Barsted YoungHelena Barsted Young


Isabelle ClériéIsabelle Clérié
Haiti Impact Group


Catherine SopowCatherine Sopow
National Weather Service


Riall W. NolanRiall W. Nolan
Purdue University


Ana M. Fores Tamayo


Andrés Leopoldo Pacheco SanfuentesAndrés Leopoldo Pacheco Sanfuentes


Sofía Pacheco-ForesSofía Pacheco-Fores