Colin is a native of Arizona and a two-time graduate of the University of Arizona; BA in Anthropology and MA in Latin American Studies. Before joining the Center's staff, Colin studied in Argentina, worked as an archeologist for the National Park Service, and carried out research in Mexico on politics and migration. He served as the LAS Program Coordinator for 4 years before becoming Assistant Director, where he ran the CLAS speaker series, conferences, special events, website and K-12 educational outreach program. Deeds has organized and led numerous field studies along the U.S.-Mexico Border and further South into Mexico.