Cultural Anthropologist | National Park Service

Works with the CRM lead to plan and implement a program of tribal engagement and co-stewardship. Responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and programs that support consultation, collaboration and coordination with associated tribes.

Serves as the ethnographic subject matter expert for the park. Leads consultations for Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) National Historic Preservation Act (MHPA) as well as executive orders, NPS policies and guidance on relations between par-associated peoples and ethnographic resources they value.

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, collects cultural data, prepares ethnographic cultural reports, evaluates proposals and prepares cultural compliance documentation.

Works with the CRM lead to build and sustain relationships with traditionally associated groups.

Works with the CRM lead to build and sustain relationships with associated tribes and supporting government to government relations between the superintendent and tribal leaders.

Collaborates with network, other agencies, and regional tribal liaisons on trainings, and outreach.