Biography

Kenneth Tremblay is a current PhD candidate specializing in biological anthropology at the University of Central Florida. He received his B.A. in Anthropology and History from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg FL (2018) and his M.A. in Anthropology from Louisiana State University (2021). His previous projects have included an analysis of methods used for identifying intentional dental modification from archaeologically recovered human remains, estimating the minimum number of individuals from fragmentary and commingled contexts, and producing NAGPRA compliant inventories of museum collections. His current research, under the advisement of Dr. J. Marla Toyne, focuses on the early life experience of non-elites during the Late Roman Empire (AD 300-500) in modern-day Croatia. This project combines stable isotope research, paleopathology, and historical sources to assess how intersectional identities may have produced unequal health consequences between geographically and politically separated communities. Kenneth received the Trustees Doctoral Fellowship in the Fall of 2022 and plans to complete his degree in the Spring of 2027. He has served as President of the Graduate Anthropology Association for both the 2023 and 2024 academic years and has participated in the Anthropology Mentorship Program for incoming graduate students. Upon graduation, he intends to pursue a career in academia.

Research Interests/Specializations:

• Paleopathology
• Dental Anthropology
• Stable Isotope Research