I am currently a graduate student in the Department of Anthropology at Michigan State University, focusing on historical archaeology, where I work on issues of power, gender, race, and class.  I have a number of different professional interests, mostly related to higher education. I am, in general, fascinated by how University’s work: how research gets done; how students learn and are taught; how the wider community can benefit from Universities. It is because of this that I have done my best to be a part of as many different elements of research, teaching, engagement, and mentorship as I can. I am engaged actively in archaeological research, in the department of student affairs and academic affairs, and I have experience in collegiate athletics. I hope to continue to function within Higher Education in some capacity, be it as a faculty member or administrator.

I also have a number of passions outside of Higher Education. I am an avid sports fan, particularly Cubs baseball. I am a techno-geek, in that I don’t know how my gadgets work, but I love that they do. I enjoy delicious food and good drink, but most importantly I take pleasure in the good company that typically accompanies it, be it friends, family, or people I’ve just met. I love most kinds of music, but the Beach Boys and Tony Bennett will always be high on my playlist. I love to read, write, and, as any good anthropologist, watch.

This website serves multiple purposes. First, it serves as my blog, where I will reflect on various issues pertaining to my research in archaeology, engagement, higher education, athletics, and Cubs baseball (which, sadly, can rarely be considered athletics). The categories underneath the picture will organize these posts.  Second, this site will serve as my academic portfolio. The links along the top of the page will provide descriptions of my achievements in Research, Engagement, Teaching, Leadership, and Athletics, as well as my CV.

Lastly, please use the links to the left to contact me through multiple forms of social media, all of which I am extremely active. Please feel free to follow, friend, or whatever me there.