Caribbean Central America South America USA, Canada and/or Mexico Central and Inner Asia
Elected 1998
The history, archaeology, and culture of ancient Egypt, especially the mechanics of death (funerary rituals and mummification), the role of animals, environmental change, foodways, and rock art
The archaeology, early history and heritage of the Middle East, with a focus on Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey
Archaeology and heritage of Africa and the Indian Ocean; archaeology, material culture, anthropological notions of value and identity, medieval empires and trade