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Sarah Renkert is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Anthropology at Purdue University. She is an applied cultural anthropologist focused on teaching courses that promote community engagement and the practice of anthropology. Renkert's research primarily involves ethnographic studies, particularly in Huaycán, Lima, Peru, where she investigates the politics of food aid and community organizing. Beyond her work in Peru, she has studied food systems and food security in the U.S. Southwest, emphasizing Indigenous land protection and representation. Additionally, Renkert has conducted research on community-owned tourism initiatives within the Kichwa Añangu Community in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, she earned her B.A. from Indiana University-Bloomington in Spanish and International Studies. Renkert has also worked on various educational projects related to food systems across multiple countries, including Peru, Ecuador, Arizona, China, and Thailand.
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