About Me:
Born in Canada, raised in Australia, acquired advanced degrees from universities in US, Canada & Japan.
I consider myself an environmental anthropologist, with experience in conducting research in tourism (ethnic, eco-, nature-based), protected areas, and community/ stakeholder participation.
I am currently in charge of several water- and biodiversity-related projects at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, based in Paris, France. My mission is to incorporate social & cultural factors into water- and biodiversity-related projects being implemented by the International Hydrological Programme of UNESCO.
Area(s) of Training
cultural anthropology, ethnography, sociology
Area(s) of Expertise
protected areas, community participation, tourism
Current Area of Employment
United Nations
Comments
A good friend of mine, a biologist, wrote me to say that his dad has started in on him with the "your going to regret not having kids earlier" thing. My friend is 31. It is getting better, but I think a lot of Americans still see having at least one kid proving that you are normal. YMMD
Your work in France sounds pretty interesting. Do you get to travel?
Jen