Tomás Gallareta Cervera is a Méxican archaeologist and anthropologist at Kenyon College, Ohio, where he is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Latino Studies 

For over 20 years, he has worked as a professional archaeologist in the Maya region. He examines the role of place-making and monumental architecture in the development of royal authority during the Preclassic and Classic periods.

His research focuses on the rise of divine kingship during the Terminal Preclassic at the Chan Chich site in Belize, notably its Upper Plaza, a palace group elevated seven meters above the main plaza. 

He is also interested in understanding the power dynamics between the archaeological landscape and its various stakeholders, including locals, tourists, institutions, politicians, and archaeologists. His research project, "Voices Of The Puuc Angels: Rural Life Among The Archaeological Ruins In The Yucatan Peninsula," uses oral history to contribute to the decolonization of contemporary archaeology.