Lisa M. Fontes, Ph.D., CFRE
Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving at Hamilton College- Claim this Profile
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Drew Kaiser Enigk
Dr. Lisa Fontes was an invaluable member of the development team at Desert Botanical Garden. I worked closely with her in my role as the Institutional Giving Coordinator, and I often remarked that her top two StrengthsFinder skills –
Drew Kaiser Enigk
Dr. Lisa Fontes was an invaluable member of the development team at Desert Botanical Garden. I worked closely with her in my role as the Institutional Giving Coordinator, and I often remarked that her top two StrengthsFinder skills –
Drew Kaiser Enigk
Dr. Lisa Fontes was an invaluable member of the development team at Desert Botanical Garden. I worked closely with her in my role as the Institutional Giving Coordinator, and I often remarked that her top two StrengthsFinder skills –
Drew Kaiser Enigk
Dr. Lisa Fontes was an invaluable member of the development team at Desert Botanical Garden. I worked closely with her in my role as the Institutional Giving Coordinator, and I often remarked that her top two StrengthsFinder skills –
Credentials
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Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
CFRE InternationalMar, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Hamilton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving
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Apr 2022 - Present
—Developed dollar growth strategies for the Annual Giving department, leading efforts that raised over $15M and secured almost 40% alumni participation in two years —Established a leadership giving program to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors rated from $5K - $99K and build the pipeline of major gift prospects for Hamilton’s next capital campaign. —Managed a portfolio of 112 donors and supported efforts of three gift officers who managed an additional 545 donors, a team… Show more —Developed dollar growth strategies for the Annual Giving department, leading efforts that raised over $15M and secured almost 40% alumni participation in two years —Established a leadership giving program to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors rated from $5K - $99K and build the pipeline of major gift prospects for Hamilton’s next capital campaign. —Managed a portfolio of 112 donors and supported efforts of three gift officers who managed an additional 545 donors, a team effort that contributes ~$1.7M per year to Hamilton. —Coached 3 new gift officers to develop skills in frontline fundraising following Plus Delta principles, resulting in over 1000 moves managed and 84% donor retention in FY23. —Developed 9 fundraising campaigns to support the 5th – 45th milestone reunion program and supported 1 direct report’s efforts to manage those campaigns, including recruiting and managing volunteers, developing campaign messaging, soliciting gifts, and tracking progress to goal. —Newly implemented planned giving solicitations into fundraising efforts for the 10th and 25th reunion campaigns. —Modified young alumni engagement strategies that increased participation in leadership giving by 71% in a year. —Served on 4 Advancement division committees that: developed change management processes for a transition to Salesforce CRM; created Salesforce training resources for the advancement division; evaluated the division’s donor stewardship processes; and recommended best practices for implementing AI into development work. —Created donor engagement and stewardship programs for the Annual Giving department and supported 1 direct report’s efforts to manage 9 student interns who executed donor acknowledgements, phone solicitations, and alumni volunteer recruitment efforts. —Established the Women’s Impact Network, Hamilton’s first philanthropy initiative for alumnae, and recruited a volunteer steering committee to develop the initiative. Show less —Developed dollar growth strategies for the Annual Giving department, leading efforts that raised over $15M and secured almost 40% alumni participation in two years —Established a leadership giving program to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors rated from $5K - $99K and build the pipeline of major gift prospects for Hamilton’s next capital campaign. —Managed a portfolio of 112 donors and supported efforts of three gift officers who managed an additional 545 donors, a team… Show more —Developed dollar growth strategies for the Annual Giving department, leading efforts that raised over $15M and secured almost 40% alumni participation in two years —Established a leadership giving program to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors rated from $5K - $99K and build the pipeline of major gift prospects for Hamilton’s next capital campaign. —Managed a portfolio of 112 donors and supported efforts of three gift officers who managed an additional 545 donors, a team effort that contributes ~$1.7M per year to Hamilton. —Coached 3 new gift officers to develop skills in frontline fundraising following Plus Delta principles, resulting in over 1000 moves managed and 84% donor retention in FY23. —Developed 9 fundraising campaigns to support the 5th – 45th milestone reunion program and supported 1 direct report’s efforts to manage those campaigns, including recruiting and managing volunteers, developing campaign messaging, soliciting gifts, and tracking progress to goal. —Newly implemented planned giving solicitations into fundraising efforts for the 10th and 25th reunion campaigns. —Modified young alumni engagement strategies that increased participation in leadership giving by 71% in a year. —Served on 4 Advancement division committees that: developed change management processes for a transition to Salesforce CRM; created Salesforce training resources for the advancement division; evaluated the division’s donor stewardship processes; and recommended best practices for implementing AI into development work. —Created donor engagement and stewardship programs for the Annual Giving department and supported 1 direct report’s efforts to manage 9 student interns who executed donor acknowledgements, phone solicitations, and alumni volunteer recruitment efforts. —Established the Women’s Impact Network, Hamilton’s first philanthropy initiative for alumnae, and recruited a volunteer steering committee to develop the initiative. Show less
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Desert Botanical Garden
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Institutional Giving
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Dec 2020 - Apr 2022
—Developed the Garden’s major giving strategy, with emphasis on funding opportunities from public and private foundation, corporate, and government donors —Increased Institutional Giving’s annual revenue by 261% in one year —Secured over $5M from individual, corporate, foundation, and government donors, including 47 major 5-, 6-, and 7-figure gifts —Co-led developing a $15M capital campaign for the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science, including: conducting a feasibility study in… Show more —Developed the Garden’s major giving strategy, with emphasis on funding opportunities from public and private foundation, corporate, and government donors —Increased Institutional Giving’s annual revenue by 261% in one year —Secured over $5M from individual, corporate, foundation, and government donors, including 47 major 5-, 6-, and 7-figure gifts —Co-led developing a $15M capital campaign for the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science, including: conducting a feasibility study in collaboration with a consultant; establishing the campaign budget, fundraising goal, gift chart, timeline, and committee; writing the case for support; soliciting major gifts for the campaign; and managing 4 staff assisting with the project —Secured over $2.1M in capital campaign gifts and pledges, 14% of the campaign total —Developed a corporate sponsorship program with annual marketing and employee engagement benefits that raised $344,000 in its first year —Raised $1,499,841 in general operating funds and $1,022,062 in programmatic support for the Garden’s educational, research, DEI, and community gardening initiatives —Managed the Garden’s corporate matching gift program that raised $36,027 in unrestricted matching gifts —Created a LinkedIn Sales Navigator donor outreach program to develop new relationships for the Garden and solicit corporate sponsorships and major gifts —Co-chaired the Garden’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility committee, leading 15 staff to plan IDEA community engagement initiatives (e.g., Pride Month activities, BIPOC speaker series, etc.) —Collaborated with 44 board members to leverage connections and increase major giving —Trained and developed one new fundraiser who raised $158K in his first year Show less —Developed the Garden’s major giving strategy, with emphasis on funding opportunities from public and private foundation, corporate, and government donors —Increased Institutional Giving’s annual revenue by 261% in one year —Secured over $5M from individual, corporate, foundation, and government donors, including 47 major 5-, 6-, and 7-figure gifts —Co-led developing a $15M capital campaign for the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science, including: conducting a feasibility study in… Show more —Developed the Garden’s major giving strategy, with emphasis on funding opportunities from public and private foundation, corporate, and government donors —Increased Institutional Giving’s annual revenue by 261% in one year —Secured over $5M from individual, corporate, foundation, and government donors, including 47 major 5-, 6-, and 7-figure gifts —Co-led developing a $15M capital campaign for the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science, including: conducting a feasibility study in collaboration with a consultant; establishing the campaign budget, fundraising goal, gift chart, timeline, and committee; writing the case for support; soliciting major gifts for the campaign; and managing 4 staff assisting with the project —Secured over $2.1M in capital campaign gifts and pledges, 14% of the campaign total —Developed a corporate sponsorship program with annual marketing and employee engagement benefits that raised $344,000 in its first year —Raised $1,499,841 in general operating funds and $1,022,062 in programmatic support for the Garden’s educational, research, DEI, and community gardening initiatives —Managed the Garden’s corporate matching gift program that raised $36,027 in unrestricted matching gifts —Created a LinkedIn Sales Navigator donor outreach program to develop new relationships for the Garden and solicit corporate sponsorships and major gifts —Co-chaired the Garden’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility committee, leading 15 staff to plan IDEA community engagement initiatives (e.g., Pride Month activities, BIPOC speaker series, etc.) —Collaborated with 44 board members to leverage connections and increase major giving —Trained and developed one new fundraiser who raised $158K in his first year Show less
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Southwest Center
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United States
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Public Health
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Director
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2020
—Led fundraising and marketing efforts that increased the Center’s annual operating budget by 204%, from $2.3M to over $7M, in 3 years —Secured over $14.2M in funding from federal, state, corporate, and foundation partners that supported HIV prevention activities, outpatient clinical services, and capacity building —Managed 100 grant contracts in 3 years, including federal awards from the CDC, AZ Dept. of Health Services, and Ryan White Parts A, B, & C, in collaboration with… Show more —Led fundraising and marketing efforts that increased the Center’s annual operating budget by 204%, from $2.3M to over $7M, in 3 years —Secured over $14.2M in funding from federal, state, corporate, and foundation partners that supported HIV prevention activities, outpatient clinical services, and capacity building —Managed 100 grant contracts in 3 years, including federal awards from the CDC, AZ Dept. of Health Services, and Ryan White Parts A, B, & C, in collaboration with Center staff and senior leadership —Developed a 340B Pharmacy program that brought over $3M in annual income to the Center —Managed relationships with a portfolio 80 major gift donors and secured 29 5-figure and 30 6-figure gifts —Significantly strengthened the Center’s operating cash position by securing funding to create a $300,000 board-designated operating reserve fund —Developed annual giving campaigns using email, direct mail, and social media that raised $244,729 —Planned and executed donor engagement events that raised $65,517 —Collaborated with 25 board members and community supporters to engage donors and increase unrestricted gifts —Successfully rebranded the Center as a leader in sexual health care and LGBTQ+ services, including developing a new logo, website, marketing campaigns, and social media engagement strategies —Represented the Center at community events and externally to government agencies, prospective donors, media outlets, and the community at-large —Led a team of 3 full time staff and 3 contractors Show less —Led fundraising and marketing efforts that increased the Center’s annual operating budget by 204%, from $2.3M to over $7M, in 3 years —Secured over $14.2M in funding from federal, state, corporate, and foundation partners that supported HIV prevention activities, outpatient clinical services, and capacity building —Managed 100 grant contracts in 3 years, including federal awards from the CDC, AZ Dept. of Health Services, and Ryan White Parts A, B, & C, in collaboration with… Show more —Led fundraising and marketing efforts that increased the Center’s annual operating budget by 204%, from $2.3M to over $7M, in 3 years —Secured over $14.2M in funding from federal, state, corporate, and foundation partners that supported HIV prevention activities, outpatient clinical services, and capacity building —Managed 100 grant contracts in 3 years, including federal awards from the CDC, AZ Dept. of Health Services, and Ryan White Parts A, B, & C, in collaboration with Center staff and senior leadership —Developed a 340B Pharmacy program that brought over $3M in annual income to the Center —Managed relationships with a portfolio 80 major gift donors and secured 29 5-figure and 30 6-figure gifts —Significantly strengthened the Center’s operating cash position by securing funding to create a $300,000 board-designated operating reserve fund —Developed annual giving campaigns using email, direct mail, and social media that raised $244,729 —Planned and executed donor engagement events that raised $65,517 —Collaborated with 25 board members and community supporters to engage donors and increase unrestricted gifts —Successfully rebranded the Center as a leader in sexual health care and LGBTQ+ services, including developing a new logo, website, marketing campaigns, and social media engagement strategies —Represented the Center at community events and externally to government agencies, prospective donors, media outlets, and the community at-large —Led a team of 3 full time staff and 3 contractors Show less
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The University of New Mexico
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Aug 2016 - May 2019
—Guest edited issues of Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports (2018: Vol. 19) and Quaternary International (2019: Vol. 515) —Published a peer-reviewed journal article in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports —Published book reviews in the Journal of Anthropological Research and Quartär —Co-organized 2 symposia at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Presented 2 papers at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Delivered an… Show more —Guest edited issues of Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports (2018: Vol. 19) and Quaternary International (2019: Vol. 515) —Published a peer-reviewed journal article in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports —Published book reviews in the Journal of Anthropological Research and Quartär —Co-organized 2 symposia at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Presented 2 papers at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Delivered an invited public presentation in the Bernalillo County Naturalist Lecture Series in Albuquerque, NM Show less —Guest edited issues of Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports (2018: Vol. 19) and Quaternary International (2019: Vol. 515) —Published a peer-reviewed journal article in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports —Published book reviews in the Journal of Anthropological Research and Quartär —Co-organized 2 symposia at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Presented 2 papers at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Delivered an… Show more —Guest edited issues of Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports (2018: Vol. 19) and Quaternary International (2019: Vol. 515) —Published a peer-reviewed journal article in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports —Published book reviews in the Journal of Anthropological Research and Quartär —Co-organized 2 symposia at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Presented 2 papers at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Delivered an invited public presentation in the Bernalillo County Naturalist Lecture Series in Albuquerque, NM Show less
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ECOPLAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Mesa, Arizona
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Cultural Resources Project Director
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
—Concurrently directed or co-directed 7 archaeological projects throughout Arizona —Managed 2- to 5-member interdisciplinary staff teams on each project —Managed project budgets ranging from $80K t0 $1.6M —Communicated with state, tribal, local, and private stakeholders about each project —Researched cultural resources located within project areas that would be affected by construction efforts and reported results in consultation letters for agencies and tribes —Edited 2… Show more —Concurrently directed or co-directed 7 archaeological projects throughout Arizona —Managed 2- to 5-member interdisciplinary staff teams on each project —Managed project budgets ranging from $80K t0 $1.6M —Communicated with state, tribal, local, and private stakeholders about each project —Researched cultural resources located within project areas that would be affected by construction efforts and reported results in consultation letters for agencies and tribes —Edited 2 archaeological excavation reports about sites in northeastern Arizona —Authored and co-authored 5 archaeological reports that described prehistoric and historic monitoring and survey efforts at sites in Arizona —Analyzed 7 artifact collections, conducted statistical data analyses, and prepared technical reports about these materials —Created project proposals and bids for state, city, tribal, and local RFPs/RFQs Show less —Concurrently directed or co-directed 7 archaeological projects throughout Arizona —Managed 2- to 5-member interdisciplinary staff teams on each project —Managed project budgets ranging from $80K t0 $1.6M —Communicated with state, tribal, local, and private stakeholders about each project —Researched cultural resources located within project areas that would be affected by construction efforts and reported results in consultation letters for agencies and tribes —Edited 2… Show more —Concurrently directed or co-directed 7 archaeological projects throughout Arizona —Managed 2- to 5-member interdisciplinary staff teams on each project —Managed project budgets ranging from $80K t0 $1.6M —Communicated with state, tribal, local, and private stakeholders about each project —Researched cultural resources located within project areas that would be affected by construction efforts and reported results in consultation letters for agencies and tribes —Edited 2 archaeological excavation reports about sites in northeastern Arizona —Authored and co-authored 5 archaeological reports that described prehistoric and historic monitoring and survey efforts at sites in Arizona —Analyzed 7 artifact collections, conducted statistical data analyses, and prepared technical reports about these materials —Created project proposals and bids for state, city, tribal, and local RFPs/RFQs Show less
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American Association of University Women at AU
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dissertation Fellow & Part-Time Instructor
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
—Secured over $22,700 in fellowships and grants to support anthropological research —Completed doctoral research and passed dissertation defense with distinction —Published 6 articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, and technical reports —Organized 2 symposia at national anthropology conferences —Presented 5 research papers at national and international anthropology conferences —Taught 2 mid-level anthropology core curriculum courses to 64 students —Supervised 3 graduate… Show more —Secured over $22,700 in fellowships and grants to support anthropological research —Completed doctoral research and passed dissertation defense with distinction —Published 6 articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, and technical reports —Organized 2 symposia at national anthropology conferences —Presented 5 research papers at national and international anthropology conferences —Taught 2 mid-level anthropology core curriculum courses to 64 students —Supervised 3 graduate student teaching assistants —Mentored 6 masters-level graduate students in research design, preparing publications, and grant writing as part of a learning commons Show less —Secured over $22,700 in fellowships and grants to support anthropological research —Completed doctoral research and passed dissertation defense with distinction —Published 6 articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, and technical reports —Organized 2 symposia at national anthropology conferences —Presented 5 research papers at national and international anthropology conferences —Taught 2 mid-level anthropology core curriculum courses to 64 students —Supervised 3 graduate… Show more —Secured over $22,700 in fellowships and grants to support anthropological research —Completed doctoral research and passed dissertation defense with distinction —Published 6 articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, and technical reports —Organized 2 symposia at national anthropology conferences —Presented 5 research papers at national and international anthropology conferences —Taught 2 mid-level anthropology core curriculum courses to 64 students —Supervised 3 graduate student teaching assistants —Mentored 6 masters-level graduate students in research design, preparing publications, and grant writing as part of a learning commons Show less
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National Science Foundation (NSF)
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Researcher
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Jun 2013 - May 2015
—Secured over $38,800 in fellowships and grants to support anthropological research —Coordinated with international museums and research collaborators to analyze over 300,000 artifacts from 11 archaeological sites in northern Spain —Published 1 peer-reviewed journal article and 5 technical reports —Presented 6 research papers at national and international anthropology conferences —Participated in 2 archaeological field projects in Spain —Supervised data management and laboratory… Show more —Secured over $38,800 in fellowships and grants to support anthropological research —Coordinated with international museums and research collaborators to analyze over 300,000 artifacts from 11 archaeological sites in northern Spain —Published 1 peer-reviewed journal article and 5 technical reports —Presented 6 research papers at national and international anthropology conferences —Participated in 2 archaeological field projects in Spain —Supervised data management and laboratory operations during excavations at El Mirón cave in Spain —Managed an 8-member international excavation team at El Mirón cave in Spain —Managed and taught a 3-member Spanish student team laboratory data management processes and artifact analysis during excavations at El Mazo cave in Spain Show less —Secured over $38,800 in fellowships and grants to support anthropological research —Coordinated with international museums and research collaborators to analyze over 300,000 artifacts from 11 archaeological sites in northern Spain —Published 1 peer-reviewed journal article and 5 technical reports —Presented 6 research papers at national and international anthropology conferences —Participated in 2 archaeological field projects in Spain —Supervised data management and laboratory… Show more —Secured over $38,800 in fellowships and grants to support anthropological research —Coordinated with international museums and research collaborators to analyze over 300,000 artifacts from 11 archaeological sites in northern Spain —Published 1 peer-reviewed journal article and 5 technical reports —Presented 6 research papers at national and international anthropology conferences —Participated in 2 archaeological field projects in Spain —Supervised data management and laboratory operations during excavations at El Mirón cave in Spain —Managed an 8-member international excavation team at El Mirón cave in Spain —Managed and taught a 3-member Spanish student team laboratory data management processes and artifact analysis during excavations at El Mazo cave in Spain Show less
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National Park Service
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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Archive Assistant
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Sep 2012 - May 2013
—Worked extensively with ceramic, textile, organic, groundstone, and historic artifacts to develop permanent storage solutions that reduced damage to archaeological collections —Prepared a report for national parks in the Southwest region explaining how to construct storage systems for rare organic artifacts (Listed below under “publications”) —Worked extensively with ceramic, textile, organic, groundstone, and historic artifacts to develop permanent storage solutions that reduced damage to archaeological collections —Prepared a report for national parks in the Southwest region explaining how to construct storage systems for rare organic artifacts (Listed below under “publications”)
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The University of New Mexico
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
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Part-time Writing Instructor
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Aug 2011 - May 2013
—Secured over $1500 in grants to support presenting research at national conferences —Published a peer-reviewed research article in American Antiquity —Presented 2 research papers at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Taught 5 introductory level core curriculum writing courses to 119 students —Taught an advanced level writing seminar to 14 students —Secured over $1500 in grants to support presenting research at national conferences —Published a peer-reviewed research article in American Antiquity —Presented 2 research papers at national meetings of the Society for American Archaeology —Taught 5 introductory level core curriculum writing courses to 119 students —Taught an advanced level writing seminar to 14 students
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The University of New Mexico
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
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Binford Fellow & Part Time Instructor
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Aug 2009 - May 2011
—Secured over $23,000 in fellowships and grants to support graduate research —Completed master’s research and passed master’s defense —Participated in 2 archaeological field projects in Hawai’i and Spain —Supervised data management and laboratory operations during excavations at El Mirón cave in Spain —Managed an 10-member international excavation team at El Mirón cave in Spain —Taught 5 introductory laboratory courses to over 60 students —Assisted teaching 8 anthropology… Show more —Secured over $23,000 in fellowships and grants to support graduate research —Completed master’s research and passed master’s defense —Participated in 2 archaeological field projects in Hawai’i and Spain —Supervised data management and laboratory operations during excavations at El Mirón cave in Spain —Managed an 10-member international excavation team at El Mirón cave in Spain —Taught 5 introductory laboratory courses to over 60 students —Assisted teaching 8 anthropology courses for over 150 students Show less —Secured over $23,000 in fellowships and grants to support graduate research —Completed master’s research and passed master’s defense —Participated in 2 archaeological field projects in Hawai’i and Spain —Supervised data management and laboratory operations during excavations at El Mirón cave in Spain —Managed an 10-member international excavation team at El Mirón cave in Spain —Taught 5 introductory laboratory courses to over 60 students —Assisted teaching 8 anthropology… Show more —Secured over $23,000 in fellowships and grants to support graduate research —Completed master’s research and passed master’s defense —Participated in 2 archaeological field projects in Hawai’i and Spain —Supervised data management and laboratory operations during excavations at El Mirón cave in Spain —Managed an 10-member international excavation team at El Mirón cave in Spain —Taught 5 introductory laboratory courses to over 60 students —Assisted teaching 8 anthropology courses for over 150 students Show less
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Education
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Arizona State University
Certificate, Nonprofit Executive Leadership -
2019 - 2020
Arizona State University
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2009 - 2016
The University of New Mexico
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Anthropology -
2009 - 2011
The University of New Mexico
Master of Arts - MA, Anthropology -
2006 - 2009
Hamilton College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Anthropological Archaeology -
2005 - 2005
University of Limerick
N/A, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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