George Goga

George Goga is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of English and Creative Writing at SUNY Geneseo and Coordinator of the Individualized Studies Program. He also teaches at Geneva High School and owns Nimbus Aerial Photography as an FAA Licensed Part 107 Pilot. His research focuses on the intersection of occult practices and marginalized identities in Eastern Europe, particularly Roma communities. Key works include E-Witched (2023) and Performing the Roma Witch (2019), exploring how witchcraft identities intersect with modern technology and socio-political dynamics.

Research Interests:

• Occult studies within Eastern European contexts
• Socio-political dimensions of marginalized identities
• Cultural commodification of witchcraft narratives
• Impact of digital technologies on traditional occult practices

Publications: His two monographs analyze occult symbolism as a tool for resistance and adaptation in uncertain socio-political climates, bridging historical stereotypes with contemporary digital-age practices.