Strategic Initiatives w/ Daniel Ginsberg

Oct 18

In this episode, we host Daniel Ginsberg, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the American Anthropological Association (AAA) who shares their insights on collaborating with an elected executive board of anthropologists and their role in shaping the organization's future. They emphasize the importance of advocacy in promoting anthropology to the general public and addressing pressing societal issues.

Daniel also discusses their journey as a career changer from researching anthropology careers to developing educational programs, culminating in their current position. They also candidly reflects on their graduate school experience, emphasizing the need to approach the application process as a job search, and shares the challenges of navigating life as a PhD student.

We also feature World on the Move exhibition, a project Daniel contributed to that showcases the extensive history of migration. We explore how migration has always been a fundamental aspect of human existence, well before the advent of modern documentation. This traveling exhibition will be on display in public libraries until mid-2025 and has resonated with communities since its launch in 2023, as many individuals connect with various migration stories.

Listeners are invited to engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the crucial role of anthropology in contemporary society and the diverse opportunities for making a meaningful impact in this evolving field.