About Me:
By training and personality, I am a cultural anthropologist, but most of my work has been within richly interdisciplinary programs – in social theory, cultural & gender studies, Appalachian Studies. I am currently Research Scientist in the Religion & Culture Dept, Virginia Tech. At the University of Kentucky, I served as Co-Director of Environmental Studies, Research Director for the Appalachian Center and on the faculty of the Social Theory program.
I have worked with many action projects for community-driven, integrated development – including health, agriculture, forestry, culture and environmental stewardship – primarily in Appalachia and South Asia.
Area(s) of Training
anthropology, applied anthropology, cultural anthropology, ethnography
Area(s) of Expertise
participatory action research, political ecology, extractive industries
Current Area of Employment
appalachian studies
