Dr. Lillian Joseph is a cultural anthropologist and museum consultant specializing in Indigenous heritage interpretation. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Florida and has advised major institutions including the Smithsonian and the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Her book, Objects of Memory: Indigenous Storytelling and Museum Practice, was released by University Press of Florida in 2022. A member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, she also curates community-led exhibitions that highlight Indigenous resilience and creative expression.