Erika Carrillo

Erika Carrillo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at San José State University (SJSU), affiliated with the College of Social Sciences. She holds a dual Ph.D. in Anthropology and Gerontology from Purdue University (2022). Her research focuses on family caregiving, morality in care relationships, and community-based aging among Latino populations in San Francisco’s Mission District. She emphasizes applied anthropology, linking ethnographic fieldwork to broader discussions of health inequalities and aging.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology and Gerontology, Purdue University, 2022

Research Interests:

• Qualitative methods
• Applied anthropology
• Health science communication

Publications: Coauthored a review article for the Oxford Encyclopedia of Anthropology and is currently developing a student-focused exhibit on aging and the life course. These works bridge academic research with public engagement.

Professional Affiliations: Secretary of the Association for Anthropology, Gerontology and the Life Course (AAGE).

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Integrative Anthropology Laboratory at SJSU to advance interdisciplinary applied research.