Biography
Anelis Diaz is the Graduate Admissions Specialist in the Department of Anthropology. She works closely with the Graduate Program Director in the management of the Integrative Anthropological Sciences Ph.D. and Anthropology M.A. programs. She supervises student registration, coordinates admissions for the Ph.D. and M.A. programs, and proactively works with graduate students to meet deadlines and address any concerns. Anelis serves as a liaison for the students and other university offices, serves as a student advocate, and advises on graduate policies and procedures. Additionally, Anelis functions as the department’s Asset Manager and Social Media Manager.
Anelis is also a biological anthropologist. She received her B.S. in Biology with a minor in Biological Anthropology from the University of Central Florida in 2021. She then received her M.A in Anthropology with a focus in biological and forensic anthropology at the University of Central Florida in 2023 under Dr. Tosha L. Dupras and Dr. John J. Schultz. Her thesis research utilized stable isotope analysis to examine the relationships between diet, juvenile development, and social identity.
Areas of Research/Interest
Bioarchaeology; Stable Isotopes; Growth and Development; Forensic Anthropology; Dental Anthropology
