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I’m an anthropologist-in-training, researcher, and storyteller interested in how people understand and relate to the places they live. My work explores connections between culture, environment, and community knowledge, often through collaborative research and creative practice.
I’m currently pursuing an M.A. in Anthropology at Western Washington University and working with Active Societal Participation in Research & Education (ASPIRE) on projects that support community-engaged science.
Previously, I worked with Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska, on culturally responsive education programs, writing about Alaska Native education and science, and helping coordinate large educational initiatives.
My background in Environmental Studies–Anthropology from Whitman College continues to shape my interests in place-based learning, cultural storytelling, and the ways research and art can come together to deepen our understanding of the world.