Dr. Lucy Gill

Biography

Lucy Gill is a Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in anthropological archaeology and historical ecology, utilizing community-based participatory research methodologies to anchor empirical data collection and theoretical formulation. She co-directs Darién Profundo, a collaborative initiative situated in eastern Panama that integrates community mapping, paleoecology, ethnography, and archaeological field laboratory techniques to document the intricate local history of the Darién Province. Her investigations delve into the implications of ecological conservation and Indigenous sovereignty in the region, focusing on strategies that foster collaboration with local stakeholder communities throughout the research process. Lucy has collaborated with the Confederated Villages of Lisjan, advocating for noninvasive archaeological methods aimed at documenting and protecting sacred ancestral sites. Her extensive experience also includes working across Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, and Nicaragua, as well as in various regions within the United States. In her instructional role, Lucy engages with K-12 teachers and university educators to enhance multicultural heritage literacy across the United States.

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