Teodora C. Hasegan, PhD, is a socio-cultural anthropologist researcher, editor, writer and translator with international professional experience in academia and global organizations. Hasegan has focused on projects at the intersection of anthropology, advocacy journalism, storytelling and civic engagement related to global contemporary social, cultural, and political issues; areas of specialization include social justice, human rights, environment, sustainable development, and traditional knowledge (with an emphasis on marginalized, Indigenous communities worldwide)