Mercedes Doretti


Mercedes Doretti is an Argentine forensic anthropologist based in New York City. She is known for finding evidence of crimes against humanity. She was awarded a MacArthur "Genius Grant" prize in 2007.

Life

Her mother is Magdalena Ruiz Guinazu, a radio journalist.
She helped found the Argentine [Forensic Anthropology Team]. In 1992, she opened the team's New York office and expanded her work globally.
She has lectured at University of California, Berkeley, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, State [University of New York at Purchase], New [School for Social Research], Rutgers University, Amnesty International, The Carter Center, and the World [Archaeological Congress].
In 2016, Doretti was named to the BBC's annual list of 100 Women.

Awards

Works

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Film

  • Following Antigone: Forensic Anthropology and Human Rights Investigations. Co-producer