Daniela Balanzategui
About Daniela Balanzategui
Daniela Balanzategui is an Assistant Professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in archaeology, with degrees from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador and Simon Fraser University, and has held various teaching and research positions in both institutions.
Current Position at UMass Boston
Daniela Balanzategui serves as an Assistant Professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the academic community in the Greater Boston Area. Her role involves teaching, research, and mentoring students in the field of anthropology.
Previous Experience at Simon Fraser University
Prior to her current role, Daniela Balanzategui worked at Simon Fraser University for several years. She served as a Tutor Marker and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Archaeology, Centre for Sustainable Community Development from 2010 to 2011. Subsequently, she worked as an Archaeology Research Assistant from 2011 to 2019, where she supported various research projects within the department.
Educational Background
Daniela Balanzategui obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, where she focused on the Archaeology of the African Diaspora in Ecuador. She furthered her education at Simon Fraser University, earning a Master's degree in Historical Archaeology from 2009 to 2012. She continued her studies at Simon Fraser University as a Graduate Student from 2012 to 2017, specializing in the Archaeology of the African Diaspora.
Teaching Experience in Ecuador
In addition to her roles in Canada and the United States, Daniela Balanzategui worked as a Temporary Teacher at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador from 2016 to 2018. During this time, she engaged with students in Quito, contributing to their educational development in anthropology and archaeology.