In 2015, I completed my BA in Archaeology with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University. I was a candidate for an MPhil in Classical Archaeology at Oxford University. As an undergraduate, I focused on Classical and East Asian languages, History, and Archaeology, and wrote an Honours thesis exploring the problematic determination of value in archaeological contexts.
I have carried out Archaeological field work in Belize, Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Jordan, and the United States. In Petra, I have worked as a Crew Chief in the Wadi Mataha Project, excavating middle- to upper-class tombs and their associated features. I also participated in the Ad-Deir Monumental Plateau Project (AMPP), where I developed a keen interest in International Development and the restoration and conservation of water systems. My academic interests also include long distance trade routes, maritime archaeology, and intercultural contacts and exchange.
At Oxford, I focused my research on Roman trade routes – including their nature and support system – along the southern Nabataean frontier of the Empire. My MPhil thesis was subsequently published as a monograph through Archaeopress.
When I am not carrying buckets of dirt or scuba diving in sunken ships, I enjoy frequenting museums, the theatre, and the wilderness. I am also a movie and audio book enthusiast.