My training is in Anthropology and Linguistics Ph.D. UA, Anthropology and Linguistics Joint Program 1998) I have been at the University of Arizona in one capacity or other most involving undergraduate teaching since 1986, and have also taught at Pima Community College. In addition to my teaching commitments I serve on several University committees including Faculty Senate, University Hearing Board, the University-Wide General Education Committee, and others. I served for four years as Secretary of the Faculty of the University of Arizona, I am currently working to support technology development for Indigenous language communities, including undergraduate research opportunities in the areas of tech development, language reclamation and universal design for linguistics teaching and learning.