Tatiana Young, PhD

Born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine after completing her undergraduate study Dr. Tatiana Zelenetskaya Young made the life-changing decision to immigrate to the United States. She pursued a master's degree in Archeology from the University of Pennsylvania and continued her academic journey by undertaking a Ph.D. in Anthropology at Temple University focusing on unraveling the complexity of Ancient Maya society.  Along with her scholarly pursuits, she developed a passion for sewing historical garments and wearing them for dance performances blending her academic expertise with her artistic endeavors.