National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
NAPA Career Profiles: Marc Hébert
Marc Hébert is a Design anthropologist for the City and County of San Francisco. He works in the Human Services Agency’s (HSA) newly created Innovation Office.
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NAPA Career Profiles: Monica S. Hunter
Through engaging snapshots of her work in formative program evaluation, Monica S. Hunter reveals a commitment to innovative solutions and a systematic approach. Hunter defines and translates the interests and input of stakeholders in various realms of life to implement and improve programs with a goal of long-term sustainability.
NAPA Career Profiles: Robert Winthrop
Robert Winthrop is Senior Social Scientist at the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Washington, DC, where he leads the Socioeconomics Program.
NAPA Career Profiles: Suzanne Hanchett from Planned Alternatives for Change LLC
Suzanne Hanchett considers herself to have had four careers, spanning over the course of the last 40 years. Starting out as an academic anthropologist after receiving her Ph.D. from Columbia in 1970, she found herself denied tenure after 9 years…
Joe Watkins Interview
The interview below is with Joe Watkins, PhD, Chief of Tribal Relations and American Cultures at the National Park Service and owner of Archaeological and Cultural Education (ACE) Consultants. Terry Redding conducted the interview.
Susan Tratner Interview
Interview with Susan Tratner, PhD, Associate Professor at SUNY Empire State College. Terry Redding conducted the interview.
Tanya Rodriguez Interview
The interview below is with Tanya Rodriguez, PhD and Senior Cultural Anthropologist at Hormel Foods. Terry Redding conducted the interview.
Terry Redding Interview
The interview below is with Terry Redding, MA, Independent Consultant. Carol Ellick conducted the interview.
Mary Odell Butler Interview
The interview below is with Mary Odell Butler, PhD, Senior Research Analyst at Westat. Carol Ellick conducted the interview.
Carol Ellick Interview
The interview below is with Carol Ellick, MA, Owner of Archaeological and Cultural Education (ACE) Consultants. Terry Redding conducted the interview.
AnthroCurrents – April 3, 2015
A biweekly look at recent stories on anthropology and practicing anthropologists in the popular media South Africa’s Business Day reports on Ford’s use of social scientists to drive innovation in their product line. This desire is reportedly due in part…
NAPA OT Field School applications: April 1 deadline
Call for Students! Placements available in the NAPA-OT Field School in Antigua, Guatemala — June 1-26, 2015. Positions are available for anthropology, public health, and clinical students interested in building research skills! More information and the application can be found…