Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Grant Support
Synergistic Activities
Aka
Orcid
Academic Appointments
References
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Lindsay Hunter

Researcher-Educator-Connector
San Diego,USA
Lindsay Hunter

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Evolutionary Studies Institute

Research Associate
01.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Lee Berger, PhD

CARTA: UC San Diego/Salk Institute Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny

Community Engagement and Advancement Director
01.2019 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Pascal Gagneux, PhD

National Geographic “Umsuka” Public Palaeoanthropology Project

Founding Program Manager and Facilitator
01.2016 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Christine Boxall, African Digital Education Trust: ADET Education Coordinator

Dept. Of Anthro. & Archae., U. Of Pretoria

Visiting Lecturer, AGL 110: Intro to Archaeology
02.2018 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Ceri Ashley, PhD
  • Evaluated student performance fairly and consistently through multiple assessment methods, ensuring accurate representation of each individual''s skills and knowledge base.
  • Increased student engagement by utilizing multimedia resources in lecture presentations and classroom activities.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching abilities and stay current with academic advancements within the field of study.
  • Conducted research to stay up-to-date with current trends in education and subject matter expertise, ensuring relevant course material for students.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills among students by integrating real-world examples into lectures, encouraging them to make connections between course material and everyday life situations.
  • Established strong relationships with students and parents through frequent communication, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student assignments, offering guidance for improvement in future work.

Evolutionary Studies Institute

Web Content and Science Education Writer
01.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Supervisors: Lee Berger, PhD, and Bonita de Klerk, PhD

Sepela Field Programs

Research Associate
01.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Brandi Wren, PhD

“I’m A Scientist, Get Me Out of Here!”

Moderator
01.2016

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Shane McCracken, PhD

Center of Excellence in Palaeosciences

Social Media Manager: Twitter
01.2016

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Christine Steininger, PhD

MedTouch

Medical Web Content Writer
01.2013

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Angie Toomsen, UX/Content Strategist

Evolutionary Studies Institute

Advance Speleological Archaeologist
11.2013 - 11.2013

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Lee Berger, PhD
  • Developed new excavation methods to minimize damage to artifacts and increase efficiency in fieldwork.
  • Developed comprehensive site reports that detailed excavation findings, methodology, and contextual analysis for future researchers to reference.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of archaeological theories, methods, and best practices through continuous professional development efforts.
  • Uncovered significant artifacts by conducting thorough and systematic excavations at various archaeological sites.

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa

Research Assistant
01.2004 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Russell L
  • Ciochon, PhD

Health Sciences Program, Kirkwood Community College-Iowa City

Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology II
01.2009 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Supervisor: David Hall, PhD

Health Sciences Program Kirkwood Community College-Iowa City

Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology
01.2007 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Supervisor: David Hall, PhD

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa

Graduate Instructor, Issues in Anthropology
01.2007 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Russell L
  • Ciochon, PhD

Health Sciences Program, Kirkwood Community College-Iowa City

Adjunct Instructor, Basic Anatomy and Physiology
01.2006 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Supervisor: David Hall, PhD

Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Iowa

Teaching Assistant, Medical Gross Human Anatomy
01.2006

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Marc Pizzimenti, PhD

Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Iowa

Lab Assistant, Yeaman Lab
01.2006

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Charles Yeaman, PhD

KTS-Distance Learning, Kirkwood Community College

Adjunct Instructor, Human Evolution
01.2006

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Wendell Maakstad, PhD

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa

Teaching Assistant, Human Evolutionary Anatomy
01.2006

Job overview

  • Supervisors: Robert G
  • Franciscus, PhD and Kathleen Andersen, PhD

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa

Teaching Assistant, Human Origins
01.2004 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Russell L
  • Ciochon, PhD

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Prehistory
01.2004

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Thomas Charlton, PhD

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa

Teaching Assistant, Human Origins
01.2003

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Robert Franciscus, PhD

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa

Teaching Assistant, Language, Culture and Communication
01.2002

Job overview

  • Supervisor: Brigittine French, PhD

Education

University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, Gauteng

PhD Candidate from Archaeology
01.2021

University Overview

Thesis: Extending the Assemblage: Networks, Data Access, and Epistemic Consequences.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

PhD Candidate from Biological Anthropology
01.2011

University Overview

Thesis: 3-D Modeling of Lung Volume from Thoracic Form: A Geo-morphometric Baseline for the Study of Thoracic Patterning in Later Homo.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

MA from Biological Anthropology
01.2004

University Overview

Thesis: Geo-morphometric Corroboration of Sex Identification in the UI-Stanford Skeletal Collection.

Pierre Laclede Honors College, University of Missouri
Saint Louis, Missouri

BA from History
01.2001

University Overview

Minor: Anthropology

Salt Institute for Documentary Field Studies
Portland, Maine

01.1999

University Overview

  • Literary Non-fiction Writing
  • Brought to Light

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Assertiveness
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Planning and coordination
  • Relationship Building
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Nonprofit experience
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Event Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Brand Awareness
  • Partnership Development
  • Media Relations
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Community Engagement
  • Relationship Development
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Reputation Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Campaign Management
  • Crafting responses
  • Creative Strategies
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Press Release Writing
  • Speech Writing
  • Social media coordination
  • Communication Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Event Planning
  • Spokesperson experience
  • Thought leadership
  • Event Publicity
  • Portfolio Growth

Certification

  • 2024-01-01, Art of Science Communication, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
  • 2022-01-01, SciComm Essentials, Kavli Science & Society
  • 2017-01-01, 2019-01-01, Cultural Site Guide, 613/L/013216/2017, EmPower Ed, Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

Accomplishments

  • 2023-11-01, Anthropology Days, True, San Marcos, California
  • 2017-01-01, National Geographic Society Explorer, National Geographic Society, Washington, DC
  • 2014-01-01, Science Team Award, Rising Star Expedition, National Research Foundation, Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • 2006-01-01, June Helm Award, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Grant Support

  • 2018-01-01, 2019-01-01, NGS-411E-18, Merging Tourism and Secondary Education in the Advancement of Public Palaeoanthropology, K.L. Hunter, Silindokuhle Mavuso, Kimberleigh Tommy, $35,000, National Geographic Society
  • 2016-01-01, 2017-01-01, 10-14/36-16, National Geographic “Umsuka” Public Palaeoanthropology Project, K.L. Hunter, $75,000, National Geographic Society
  • 2008-01-01, 2009-01-01, NSF DDIG, 3-D Modeling of Lung Volume from Thoracic Form: A geo-morphometric baseline for the study of thoracic patterning in the human fossil record, R.G. Franciscus, K.L. Eaves-Johnson, $15,000, National Science Foundation
  • 2008-01-01, 2009-01-01, Wenner-Gren Foundation, A spirometric and geo-morphometric baseline for the study of thoracic patterning in fossil Homo, K.L. Eaves-Johnson, R.G. Franciscus, $14,000, Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research

Synergistic Activities

  • 2024-01-01, Board Member At-large, Vanguard Theatre, Point Loma, California
  • 2024-01-01, Volunteer Copy Editor, Cambridge Journal of Human Behaviour, Virtual
  • 2024-01-01, Assistant Cub Master, Cub Scouts, Imperial Council, Coastal Sage, Pack 22, Tierrasanta, California
  • 2022-01-01, Den Leader, Cub Scouts, Imperial Council, Coastal Sage, Pack 22, 1, 2, Tierrasanta, California
  • 2020-01-01, Member, UC San Diego Health Sciences Advancement, Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity Committee, La Jolla, California, Adv EDI Training Committee’s Adv EDI Onboarding Subcommittee (2023), Adv EDI Training Committee’s Adv EDI Certificate Subcommittee (2023)
  • 2020-01-01, 2022-01-01, Member, UC San Diego Anti-Racism Task Force, Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Committee, Medical Microaggression Management (M3) Theatre Intervention (Approved as part of the CARE education core), La Jolla, California
  • 2019-01-01, Director, Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site & Education Portfolio, UNESCO Magaliesberg Biosphere NPC, Magaliesburg, Gauteng
  • 2018-01-01, 2019-01-01, Board Member/Chair, Community Development Committee, Membership Committee, Marketing Committee, Lanseria International Airport Task Team, Cradle of Humankind Local Tourism Association (The Cradle Tourism Company, TCTC), Education/Training, Workforce Well-being, Mogale City, Gauteng
  • 2016-01-01, Panelist, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting, Building Your Communication Skills with Winners of “I’m a Scientist” Competition, Virtual
  • 2015-01-01, First Runner-up, “I’m A Scientist USA” (Hydrogen Zone), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Virtual
  • 2013-01-01, Speaker and Science Community Engagement, TrowelBlazers, A Mighty Girl, South Africa and the United States
  • 2005-01-01, 2006-01-01, Editor, AnthrObserver, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2018-01-01, 2011-01-01, Member and Presenter, American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA) Education Committee, Who are you? Strategies for Presenting Forensic Anthropology and Human Variation in the Classroom, K. Lindsay Eaves-Johnson, M.A., University of Iowa, Dr. Nancy Tatarek, Ohio University, Fossils, Bones & Primates: Enriching High School Teaching, Education Committee of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists (AAPA), Virtual, 3

Aka

  • Katherine Lindsay Eaves
  • K Lindsay Eaves-Johnson

Orcid

0000-0001-8446-8986

Academic Appointments

  • 2018-01-01, 2018-01-01, Visiting Lecturer, AGL 110: Intro to Archaeology, Ceri Ashley, PhD, Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng
  • 2015-01-01, 2018-01-01, Research Associate, Brandi Wren, PhD, Sepela Field Programs, Port St. Lucie, Florida
  • 2013-01-01, present, Research Associate, Lee Berger, PhD, Evolutionary Studies Institute, Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • 2013-01-01, 2013-01-01, Advance Speleological Archaeologist, Lee Berger, PhD, Evolutionary Studies Institute, Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • 2004-01-01, 2013-01-01, Research Assistant, Russell L. Ciochon, PhD, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2009-01-01, 2010-01-01, Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology II, David Hall, PhD, Health Sciences Program, Kirkwood Community College-Iowa City, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2007-01-01, 2008-01-01, Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology, David Hall, PhD, Health Sciences Program Kirkwood Community College-Iowa City, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2007-01-01, 2008-01-01, Graduate Instructor, Issues in Anthropology, Russell L. Ciochon, PhD, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2006-01-01, 2007-01-01, Adjunct Instructor, Basic Anatomy and Physiology, David Hall, PhD, Health Sciences Program, Kirkwood Community College-Iowa City, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2006-01-01, 2006-01-01, Teaching Assistant, Medical Gross Human Anatomy, Marc Pizzimenti, PhD, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2006-01-01, 2006-01-01, Lab Assistant, Charles Yeaman, PhD, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2006-01-01, 2006-01-01, Adjunct Instructor, Human Evolution, Wendell Maakstad, PhD, KTS-Distance Learning, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • 2006-01-01, 2006-01-01, Teaching Assistant, Human Evolutionary Anatomy, Robert G. Franciscus, PhD, Kathleen Andersen, PhD, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2004-01-01, 2005-01-01, Teaching Assistant, Human Origins, Russell L. Ciochon, PhD, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2004-01-01, 2004-01-01, Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Prehistory, Thomas Charlton, PhD, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2003-01-01, 2003-01-01, Teaching Assistant, Human Origins, Robert Franciscus, PhD, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
  • 2002-01-01, 2002-01-01, Teaching Assistant, Language, Culture and Communication, Brigittine French, PhD, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

References

  • Briann Belliveau, Cubmaster, Pack 22 Tierrasanta Cub Scouts, Scouting America (Formerly Boy Scouts of America), briejbellieveau@gmail.com, 858-382-5839, Collaborator & Friend
  • David Buccigrossi, MD, Chair, Chancellor’s Associates, UC San Diego, davidbuccigrossi@gmail.com, 858-382-5839, Collaborator & Friend
  • Pascal Gagneux, PhD, Executive Co-Director of CARTA, The UC San Diego/Salk Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Pathology, UC San Diego, rstroud@ucsd.edu, k3navarro@ucsd.edu, 858-246-1836 or 503-477-2769, Direct Past Supervisor
  • Rachel Graber, MA, Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy, Jewish Women International (JWI), Washington, D.C., rgraber@jwi.org, 202-464-4804, Colleague, Collaborator, Friend
  • David Guggenheim, JD, Vice President of Administration, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, UC San Diego, dguggenheim@hotmail.com, 858-453-3321, Collaborator & Friend
  • Kama Guluma, MD, Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) & Clinical Professor, Emergency Medical Services, UC San Diego, kguluma@health.ucsd.edu, kkomaki@health.ucsd.edu, 858-822-4565, Colleague & Collaborator
  • Daniel Perez, MA Ed, Assistant Director, Parent & Family Programs, UC San Diego, drperez@ucsd.edu, 858-822-5695, Colleague & Collaborator
  • Rachel Stroud Hunsinger, MA, Managing Senior Executive Director of Development, Health Sciences Advancement (HSA), UC San Diego, rstroud@ucsd.edu, k3navarro@ucsd.edu, 858-246-1836 or 503-477-2769, Advancement Supervisor
  • Elaine Tanaka, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery & Lecturer, Ethnic Studies, UC San Diego, etanaka@ucsd.edu, 858-534-3276, Colleague & Collaborator
  • Marti Tippens Murphy, Managing Director, US Regions, Facing History & Ourselves, tippensmurphy@gmail.com, 901-440-7157, Colleague & Friend

Timeline

Community Engagement and Advancement Director

CARTA: UC San Diego/Salk Institute Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny
01.2019 - 01.2024

Visiting Lecturer, AGL 110: Intro to Archaeology

Dept. Of Anthro. & Archae., U. Of Pretoria
02.2018 - 06.2018

Founding Program Manager and Facilitator

National Geographic “Umsuka” Public Palaeoanthropology Project
01.2016 - 01.2019

Moderator

“I’m A Scientist, Get Me Out of Here!”
01.2016

Social Media Manager: Twitter

Center of Excellence in Palaeosciences
01.2016

Web Content and Science Education Writer

Evolutionary Studies Institute
01.2015 - 01.2018

Research Associate

Sepela Field Programs
01.2015 - 01.2018

Advance Speleological Archaeologist

Evolutionary Studies Institute
11.2013 - 11.2013

Research Associate

Evolutionary Studies Institute
01.2013 - Current

Medical Web Content Writer

MedTouch
01.2013

Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology II

Health Sciences Program, Kirkwood Community College-Iowa City
01.2009 - 01.2010

Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology

Health Sciences Program Kirkwood Community College-Iowa City
01.2007 - 01.2008

Graduate Instructor, Issues in Anthropology

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa
01.2007 - 01.2008

Adjunct Instructor, Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Health Sciences Program, Kirkwood Community College-Iowa City
01.2006 - 01.2007

Teaching Assistant, Medical Gross Human Anatomy

Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Iowa
01.2006

Lab Assistant, Yeaman Lab

Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Iowa
01.2006

Adjunct Instructor, Human Evolution

KTS-Distance Learning, Kirkwood Community College
01.2006

Teaching Assistant, Human Evolutionary Anatomy

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa
01.2006

Research Assistant

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa
01.2004 - 01.2013

Teaching Assistant, Human Origins

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa
01.2004 - 01.2005

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Prehistory

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa
01.2004

Teaching Assistant, Human Origins

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa
01.2003

Teaching Assistant, Language, Culture and Communication

Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa
01.2002

University of the Witwatersrand

PhD Candidate from Archaeology

University of Iowa

PhD Candidate from Biological Anthropology

University of Iowa

MA from Biological Anthropology

Pierre Laclede Honors College, University of Missouri

BA from History

Salt Institute for Documentary Field Studies

Lindsay HunterResearcher-Educator-Connector