About Me:
I am an Associate Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks where I teach and mentor BA, MA, and PhD students in cultural, applied, and medical anthropology. I have been a Sustaining Fellow of the SfAA for many years. My research focuses on cross-cultural health promotion, health disparities, and research ethics. My current project examines pregnancy and birth experiences in Interior Alaska. I recently completed a training program in Peru for certification as a Holistic Doula.
Area(s) of Training
applied anthropology, cultural anthropology, ethnography, medical anthropology
Area(s) of Expertise
applied medical anthropology, qualitative research methods, community-based research ethics review
Current Area of Employment
Associate Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
