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Erica C. Wortham is a Lecturer in Anthropology, specializing in cultural anthropology and videography with a focus on indigenous media. She holds a Ph.D. from New York University (2002) and additional certifications in Ethnographic Film. Her research centers on preserving indigenous visual heritage through projects like ILADMA, the Indigenous Latin American Digital Media Archive.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, New York University (2002)
- Certification in Ethnographic Film, New York University (1996)
- M.A. in Anthropology, New York University (1994)
- B.A. in Anthropology, Columbia University (1988)
Research Interests:
- Indigenous media production and archiving
- Nationalism and ethnicity in Latin America
- Visual culture and heritage preservation
Teaching: She instructs courses such as Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology, Politics & Nationalism, and North American Native Peoples. Her work emphasizes critical engagement with media's role in shaping cultural identities.
Labs/Teams: She leads the ILADMA initiative, dedicated to digitizing and preserving indigenous media across the Americas.
