Student profiles

Hannah received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo. She is now pursuing her masters under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Liu. Her research interests include death and dying, the deathcare industry, identity, and care.

Amanda received her undergraduate degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Archaeology and Heritage Studies in combination with Ancient Studies. She has experience in CRM in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, with interests of expanding her fieldwork experience elsewhere. Starting in Fall 2023, Amanda is continuing her education here at the University of Waterloo under Dr. Alexis Dolphin. She has interests in pathology and sub-adult remains.

Aicha received her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Sociology from the University of Malaya in Malaysia. Her research interests include existentialism, migration, identity, and the dynamics of border communities. She is particularly focused on how geopolitical and social forces shape women’s identities and lived experiences.

Jessica completed her undergraduate degree in 2022 at the University of Alberta in Anthropology with a minor in Biological Sciences. Her research interests include chemical analysis of bone, dental anthropology, and bioarchaeology. She is pursuing her MA under the supervision of Dr. Alexis Dolphin.

Wynne completed her undergrad at the University of Waterloo with BSc in Health Studies. Her research interests are science and health information, ethnography, public perception, and public health. She resides in Milton, Ontario. 

Kasiah received her BA in biocultural anthropology from Oregon State University and her MSc in GIS from the University of Arizona, where she completed an analysis on cultural resource vulnerability for the island of O’ahu. She entered the Public Issues in Anthropology program in Fall 2023 and has research interests in paleopathology, bioarchaeology, and stable isotope analysis as well as biocultural approaches to studying the human experience. 

Rosie received her bachelor's degree in Geography and Environmental Management with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo. She is currently studying under Dr. Alexis Dolphin. Her academic interests include bioarchaeology and GIS. She has done fieldwork including excavating and surveying in Jordan and the east coast of Canada.

Cassie completed her undergraduate degree in Criminology at Saint Mary’s University, with minors in French and Anthropology. Before attending the University of Waterloo to study under the supervision of Dr. Alexis Dolphin, she worked as a fingerprint technician. Her research interests lie in paleopathology, skeletal estimation methods, and bioarcheology. 

Carita completed her BSc in Honours Science at the University of Waterloo with minors in Biology and Anthropology. She is continuing her education in Public Issues Anthropology under Prof. Robert Stark. Her research interests include exploring the relationships between trauma, stress, and pathology, and their manifestations on bone.

Menda did her undergrad here at UW in anthropology with a minor in cultural identities. She is now interested in pursuing anthropology and development, specifically in the longevity of development practices and healthcare.

Olivia got her HBSc from the University of Toronto (Mississauga) in Forensic Science and Anthropology. Before coming to Waterloo, she worked as an osteologist in CRM. Her research interests include forensic anthropology, trauma analysis, and sex/gender estimation.

Andrew joined the Public Issues Anthropology program after earning a BA in Archeology & Heritage Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. His research interests include the integration of paleoclimatology and archeology, human-environment interactions in Arctic prehistory, and the adaptive strategies of past and present communities in response to climatic changes.