About Me

I am a third-year PhD student in the Department of Anthropology and Geography at Colorado State University with a concentration in Biological Anthropology. In May 2024, I graduated with my master's in Archaeological Studies from Yale University. I am now working with Dr. Andrew Du at CSU, where I am continuing my studies on the evolution of the human diet.

Curriculum Vitae

Research Interests

My current research is on the role of nutrition in hominin evolution in Eastern Africa. I am interested in how the three macronutrients—protein, lipids, and carbohydrates — may have influenced early hominin diet and behavior.

I am passionate about collaborative and community-based archaeological practice and excavation. As a student, teaching assistant, and archaeologist, I emphasize the importance of collaborative, interdisciplinary, and inclusive research in archaeology and anthropology.