I graduated with an MA in anthropology from UNL in 1996 as a non-traditional student in my early 40s. The faculty and students were overwhelmingly supportive and I consider my time in Lincoln the highlight of my educational experience. The department directed me in a course of study in the anthropology of art and religion, areas that supported my next step, first as researcher, and then Collection Information Manager at the Smithsonian Institution - National Museum of the American Indian. My career moved into broader information management expertise over the years and I ultimately became a database developer, acquiring skills that, along with my training in cultural anthropology, allowed me to carve a path toward success as a manager in several government agencies. I consider my training in anthropology foundational to what I have achieve in my career and cherish the time I spend in Nebraska.
April 12, 2022
