Dr. Paulla Ebron

Biography

Paulla Ebron has been a member of the Stanford University Anthropology Department since 1992. Her research focuses on the significance of West African praise-singers and their transnational encounters, shedding light on cultural interactions between West Africa and the United States, particularly in the context of the Georgia Sea Islands. Ebron is the author of 'Performing Africa,' and her current project, 'Making Tropical Africa Georgia Sea Islands,' explores themes of tropicality, regionalism, and political uplift through landscape and memory. Throughout her career, Ebron has held numerous prestigious positions, including Research Fellow at the Clayman Institute and membership in the American Academy Berlin. She has received several notable fellowships and awards, such as the Marilyn Yalom Research Award from Stanford and has served as a reviewer for various academic journals and institutions. Ebron’s academic journey is rooted in a strong educational foundation, having earned her Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in Anthropology. Her dedication to teaching is evident in her comprehensive course offerings in anthropology and modern thought literature at Stanford University.

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