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Addison Nace is a PhD student in the Department of Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, focusing on handmade textiles and their cultural history. Through her research, she employs historical, artistic, and community-based approaches, using oral history practices to understand how cross-cultural experiences influence cultural appropriation and appreciation. Addison aims to explore the decolonization of museums and how markets interact with traditional artisans and modern designers. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree with a summa cum laude distinction in Anthropology with a Spanish language focus from Antioch College in 2017. She has served on the board of Natik, a nonprofit organization that supports grassroots initiatives in Chiapas, Mexico, and Sololá, Guatemala, promoting the work of Mujeres Sembrando la Vida in the U.S. markets. Her academic journey is supported by various awards, highlighting her dedication to her field.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences