Tatiana Young PhD

Born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tatiana has always harbored a deep fascination for archeology and anthropology. After completing her undergraduate study in her hometown, she immigrated to the United States. Driven by curiosity about the collective past of human societies, she pursued a master's degree in Archeology from the University of Pennsylvania. She continued her academic journey by undertaking a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Temple University. Throughout her doctoral studies, she focused on unraveling the complexity of ancient Maya society, examining their socio-political structures, belief systems and material culture. In her free time, she enjoys silversmithing, leathercrafting, crocheting, hiking, camping and dancing.