Lisa Gabbert

Lisa Gabbert is a tenured Professor at Utah State University’s College of Arts & Sciences, English Department, specializing in folklore and interdisciplinary cultural studies. Her research explores the intersections of humor, ritual, festivals, and professional environments, often analyzing how communities navigate identity and stress through performative traditions.

• Research Focus: Folklore theory, medical carnivalesque, pandemic humor, student resilience, and cultural heritage.
• Publications: Contributions to folklore anthologies, critiques of regional food traditions, and analysis of humor in healthcare and prison settings.
• Affiliations: Active participant in academic governance, including roles on the Faculty Senate Executive Committee.

Her recent work examines post-pandemic educational frameworks and the evolution of community festivals. Though no scientific awards or advisees are explicitly listed, her scholarship bridges ethnography, performance studies, and medical humanities.