Dr. Jean Hunleth

About the Author

Dr. Jean Hunleth is a distinguished anthropologist and scholar whose research illuminates the profound resilience and agency of children in the face of global health crises. With a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, she explores how young individuals navigate complex social and medical landscapes, challenging traditional narratives of vulnerability. Her seminal work, Children as Caregivers: The Global Fight against Tuberculosis and HIV in Zambia (Rutgers Series in Childhood Studies), draws from extensive ethnographic fieldwork to reveal the critical roles children play as caregivers, advocates, and survivors in Zambia's battle against infectious diseases. Hunleth's interdisciplinary approach bridges anthropology, public health, and childhood studies, offering nuanced insights that inform policy and practice worldwide. A dedicated educator and mentor, she inspires the next generation of researchers to center children's voices in global health discourse.