About
Area
Witchcraft in Latin America; Ethnography; Afro-Diasporic Religions; Santa Muerte; Roman Catholicism; Materiality; Cultural Diversity and Syncretism
Office
Zoom: https://calendly.com/lat-ucsb/new-meeting
Office Hours
Tuesdays 2:30-4:30
Time Period: Fall 2025
About
Lizbeth’s research focuses on Afro-Diasporic religions in Mexico, particularly Palo Mayombe. She is also interested in Santa Muerte devotion and how witchcraft is practiced within both folk and Roman Catholic contexts. Her work considers how practitioners ethically engage with ritual objects and material practices.