Manis, Mae
Mae Manis
MA student | Anthropological Archaeology
Pronouns: she/her
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Chair: Dr. Kandace Hollenbach
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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.
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Professional Associations
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honors Society
Education
A.S. Pellissippi State Community College in Social Work. 2023 Summa Cum Laude
B.A. University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Anthropology Honors Concentration. 2025 Summa Cum Laude