About me
Dr. Kurlanska is an economic anthropologist who conducts both interdisciplinary and applied research. Her work in livelihood studies, alternative economies, and development takes a mixed-methods approach to understand and promote holistic and sustainable strategies for addressing global problems at the local level. Her interest lies in exploring how local context shapes policy and program implementation. She has over a decade of teaching experience at a variety of institutions, including the University of New Hampshire, Appalachian State University, and Rochester Institute of Technology. Her innovative and civic-minded teaching has been recognized by the Center for a Public Anthropology, and she strives to create a learning environment that promotes critical thought rooted in the lived experience of those both inside and outside the classroom.