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Kelsey Grubbs is a PhD Candidate at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, focusing on ethnographic research. Her work centers on the interactions between humans and other-than-humans, utilizing multimodal ethnographic methods such as documentary filmmaking, photography, and autoethnography. Kelsey is particularly interested in exploring themes related to ecological health, shamanism, and the commercialization of spirituality, with a specific emphasis on Scottish culture and ancestral trauma. She has lectured on anthropology and health, and has served as a Senior Tutor for undergraduate courses at the University of Edinburgh. Kelsey has also worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of North Texas, instructing courses in Gender Studies and American Culture. Her research employs various methodologies to explore the connections between nature and well-being, drawing insights from her experiences within the Findhorn Ecovillage community in Northeast Scotland. Kelsey has directed and produced multiple short films focused on ecological themes, and she has presented her work at various academic conferences.
California State University, Fullerton •
Teaching on Anthropology and Health
University of Edinburgh •
Teaching undergraduate course 'Social Anthropology 2: Key Concepts'
University of North Texas •
Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses in Gender Studies and American Culture
Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh •
Working on the project 'Towards ecological pluriversity: Decolonising environmental curriculum dialogue'
Independent •
Produced short films such as 'Ecotheatre-Home' and others
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