Manis, Mae
Mae Manis
MA Student | Anthropological Archaeology
Pronouns: she/her
Chair: Dr. Kandace Hollenbach
Mae’s research interests include food and medicine ways, Indigenous North America, and a passion for the representation of those historically underrepresented. Mae is a proud non-traditional student: Before finding her love for Anthropology, she was a lactation consultant, full-time mom, and an addiction and recovery counselor who has called Tennessee “home” most of her life. She is also an avid fiber artist, loves to travel, and continues to hold a passion for social work.
Professional Associations
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honors Society
Education
AS, Social Work, Summa Cum Laude, Pellissippi State Community College (2023)
BA, Anthropology Honors Concentration, Summa Cum Laude, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2025)