Christina Marisa Getrich, Ph.D.
Bio
Dr. Getrich's research focuses on the health, well-being, and incorporation of structurally marginalized immigrants in the United States. She examines the lived and embodied experiences of U.S. immigration policies and enforcement practices to determine how immigrants, their children, and advocates maneuver to fight for inclusion, well-being, and justice. Her current research focuses on the impact of intensifying immigration enforcement on the mental health of immigrant communities in the D.C. Metro region.
Degrees
Ph.D., Anthropology, University of New Mexico, 2008
M.A., Applied Anthropology, Northern Arizona University, 2001
B.A., Anthropology, College of Wooster, 1997.
Research Topics