Laxamana, Kevin Chavez - Curriculum Vitae

Kevin Chavez Laxamana

CURRICULUM VITAE 13-15 H.M. Tory Building Department of Anthropology University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6G 2H4 E laxamana@ualberta.ca W www.kevinlaxamana.com




EDUCATION Starting Fall 2020 Proposed

Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology, University of Alberta (admitted) Research Topic: Diasporic Homecoming and Eating: Filipino Food in Edmonton and New York City Supervisor: Dr. Helen Vallianatos, Associate Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Anthropology

2016 - present In Progress

Master of Arts (Thesis) in Anthropology, University of Alberta Thesis: Trans-form-Asians: The Disrupted Life Cycles of Singaporean and Balinese Transwomen Supervisor: Dr. Gregory Forth, FRSC, Professor of Anthropology Committee Members: Dr. Helen Vallianatos, Associate Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Amy Kaler, Associate Chair (Graduate Programs) and Professor of Sociology

2013 - 2016

Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Anthropology, University of Alberta Thesis: Transgender Cross-cultural Variations in Indonesia and the Philippines Supervisor: Dr. Gregory Forth, FRSC, Professor of Anthropology

2012 - 2013

Bachelor of Arts, University Transfer, MacEwan University

RESEARCH INTERESTS Non-normative gender and sexualities; transgender studies in Southeast Asia; gendered religious ritual performances; beauty pageants and power; sex work; family patterns and intimate partnering/relationship models; queer spaces and time; diasporic homecoming/return; cultural memory; food studies; food (in)security; ethnic identities in Edmonton food scene; Indonesia; Singapore; Canada/Canadian Prairies; The Philippines

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT Fall 2019 - present 2018

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Anthropology Instructor Department of University Transfer, Faculty of Health and Community Studies, NorQuest College Fellow and Visiting Scholar The Chair in Transgender Studies and The Transgender Archives, University of Victoria Research/Collections Focus: Virginia Prince/Transvestia Magazines (under The Rikki Swin Collection) and The University of Ulster TGA Collection

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RESEARCH & FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE Summer 2018 Summer 2017 2016 - 2018 2015 - 2016

Archival research on the term “transgender” at the Transgender Archives, University of Victoria Ethnographic thesis research on transwomen in Singapore and Bali, Indonesia Community Partners: Project X (Singapore) and Yayasan Gaya Dewata (Bali, Indonesia) Ethnographic research on Filipino food and restaurants in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Community Partners: Filistix, Panciteria de Manila, and Max’s Restaurant (Edmonton) Remote interview research on Filipino transwomen beauty pageant queens

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Norquest College Fall 2019

Fall 2018

Fall 2017

Primary Instructor, ANTH 1000: Introduction to Anthropology Department of University Transfer, Faculty of Health and Community Studies University of Alberta Teaching Assistant, ANTHR 208: Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Arts Primary Instructor: Dr. Andie Palmer, Associate Professor of Anthropology Teaching Assistant, ANTHR 207: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Arts Primary Instructor: Dr. Kathleen Lowrey, Associate Professor of Anthropology

AWARDS, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS | Amounts listed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

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Total monetary awards and scholarships awarded to date: $115,235.36 CAD Academic Excellence & Distinction Benita (Mayers) and Orville Fifield Scholarship for Sexual Health, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta [departmental nomination; pending results] Open Competition, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta [departmental nomination; pending results] University of Alberta Graduate Fellowship, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta [$8000] Doctoral Recruitment Funding, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta ($38000) [deferred for Fall 2020] Ronald Gordon Rowswell-O’Connor Graduate Award, Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta ($4200) Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship - Master’s, Government of Alberta ($5400) Graduate Student Scholarship - Master’s, Government of Alberta ($3000) Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship - Master’s, Government of Alberta ($5400) Dean’s Honors List, Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta Jason Lang Scholarship, MacEwan University ($1000) Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, Government of Alberta ($1300) Teaching & Mentoring Graduate Student Teaching Assistantship, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta ($3600.12) [declined] Graduate Student Teaching Award, Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta Graduate Student Teaching Award, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta Page 2 of 11

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2018 2017

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2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2015

Graduate Student Teaching Assistantship, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta ($3600.12) Graduate Student Teaching Assistantship, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta ($3600.12) Research & Travel Fellowship for Visiting University-based Scholars and Professionals, The Chair in Transgender Studies, University of Victoria ($1000) Graduate Student Travel Award, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta ($1100) Graduate Student Travel Award, Congress 2018, University of Regina ($500) Travel Subsidy, Trans Matters 2018, Centre for Feminist Research, York University ($525) [declined] Travel Reimbursement, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore ($260 SGD) Education Abroad Individual Award, University of Alberta International ($1250) Graduate Travel Award, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta ($2000) Bryan-Gruhn Anthropology Graduate Research Award, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta ($1500) Academic Travel Award, Graduate Students’ Association, University of Alberta ($500) Leadership & Community Work ECF Awards & Bursaries (formerly Community Scholarship), Edmonton Community Foundation ($6000) ECF Awards & Bursaries (formerly Community Scholarship), Edmonton Community Foundation ($6000) Community Scholarship, Edmonton Community Foundation ($6000) Community Scholarship, Edmonton Community Foundation ($5000) Centenary Outstanding Campus Involvement Award, Students’ Union, University of Alberta ($2000) Community Scholarship, Edmonton Community Foundation ($3500) Tom Lancaster Memorial Award, Students’ Union, University of Alberta ($1000)

2018 2018

Grants & sponsorships written for student groups & events | First author unless otherwise stated.

Total monetary event/project grants and sponsorships awarded to date: $6800 CAD (1) Event: 26th Annual Richard Frucht Memorial Lecture Series & Student Conference Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta | Role: VP Finance, Frucht 2018 Faculty of Arts Conference Fund (co-written with Katherine Bishop), Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta ($2000) GSA Academically-Related Graduate Student Group Award (co-written with Katherine Bishop), Graduate Students’ Association, University of Alberta ($1500) FGSR Dean’s Support Fund for Student-Led Conferences (co-written with Katherine Bishop), Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta ($1000) URI Research Support Fund, Undergraduate Research Initiative, University of Alberta ($478) University of Alberta Press Sponsorship, University of Alberta Press ($100)

2016

(2) Project: Sociology Undergraduate Student Association’s (SUSA) “Unwind Your Mind” Room & Permanent Chill Space, University of Alberta | Role: VP Academic & Finance, SUSA Wellness Grant, Healthy Campus Unit, University of Alberta ($1000)

2015

(3) Project: Sociology Undergraduate Student Association (SUSA) Rebranding Initiative, University of Alberta | Role: VP Academic & Finance, SUSA SGS Activity Grant, Student Group Services, Students’ Union, University of Alberta ($722)

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ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS | First author unless otherwise stated.

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Invited Talks “Transwomen in Singapore and Bali: Stories of Transformation, Beauty, Love, and Death.” [Tentative title] Chair in Transgender Studies Visiting Speaker Series, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC: Fall 2019 (Exact date TBD). [forthcoming] “The Transwomen of Singapore and Bali and their Right to Live and Love” Edmonton Public Library (EPL) On The Edge: Emerging Scholars Speaker Series, EPL Strathcona Branch, Edmonton, AB: September 18.

Invited Discussant. Call Her Ganda* Film Screening, Organized by Migrante Alberta, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: June 7. *a documentary film about the murder of Filipina transwoman Jennifer Laude Conference Talks & Posters (Peer-Reviewed & Published Abstracts) “Transwomen Sex Workers in Singapore and Bali, Indonesia: Stories of Transformation, Beauty, Love, and Death” Paper to be presented at the panel “Intimate Archives: Perspectives from South and Southeast Asia,” 2020 Annual Conference of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), Sheraton Boston Hotel and the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, USA: March 19-22. [forthcoming] “Transient Beauty, Waria Subjectivity: On Transwomen Transitioning, Ageing, and Death in Bali.” Presentation materials circulated at the Trans Matters - Inaugural Interdisciplinary Trans Studies Graduate Student Conference, Centre for Feminist Research, York University, Toronto, ON: June 21-22.

“Queens of All Sorts: Indonesian and Filipino Transwomen, Past, Present, and Everything in Between.” Paper presented at the panel “Marginalized Sexualities in Asia,” 6th Annual Meeting of the Sexuality Studies Association (SSA) in conjunction with Congress 2018, University of Regina, Regina, SK: May 27-29.

“The Traditional, Modern, and Traditional-Modern: Three Cases of Serving Filipino Food Authenticity in the City of Edmonton (Alberta).” Paper presented at the panel “Culture and Ideology,” 13th Annual Assembly of the Canadian Association of Food Studies (CAFS) in conjunction with Congress 2018, University of Regina, Regina, SK: May 26-29.

“Savour the Flavour, Swallow the World: Serving and Consuming ‘Authentic’ Filipino Food in Edmonton.” Paper presented at the panel “Food in Southeast Asia,” 2017 New York Conference on Asian Studies (NYCAS), Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY, USA: September 22-23.

“Trans-aging: A review of the current literature on the aging of sexual and gender-minority persons.” Poster presented at the Campus Alberta Student Conference on Health (CASCH) 2017, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: September 15-16.

“Beautiful Trans-form-Asians: A cross-cultural study of Indonesian and Filipino Transwomen.”

Paper presented at the panel “Sexuality,” 12th Annual Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, SG: July 24-28.

“Edible Ethnicities, Defining Authentic Filipino Food in Edmonton.” Poster and pecha-kuchastyle presentation at the “Food in Canada and Beyond: Communities, Collaboration, Complexity,” 12th Annual Assembly of the Canadian Association of Food Studies (CAFS) in conjunction with Congress 2017, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON: May 27-30.

“Edible Ethnicities, Flavours of Modernity: Serving Filipino Food Authenticity in the City of Edmonton.” Poster presented at the 25th Annual Richard Frucht Memorial Lecture Series and 2017 Student Conference, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: March 8-10.

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“High-Altitude F*cks”: Imagined Landscape and Queer Space in Brokeback Mountain.” Paper presented at the 25th Annual Richard Frucht Memorial Lecture Series and 2017 Student Conference, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: March 8-10.

“Transgender Cross-cultural Variations in Indonesia and the Philippines.” Paper presented at the panel “Gender and its Variations,” 54th Western Conference of the Association for Asian Studies (WCAAS), University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA: September 23-24.

“Transgender Cross-cultural Variations in Indonesia and the Philippines.” Poster presented at the Festival of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (FURCA), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: March 18.

“Transgender Cross-cultural Variations in Indonesia and the Philippines.” Poster presented at the 24th Annual Richard Frucht Memorial Lecture Series and 2016 Student Conference, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: March 5.

Guest Lectures & Seminars “Transwomen, Trans-form-Asians: Transvestia, Bali and Singapore, and the Right to Live.”

ANTHR 208: Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology Fall 2018 [Dr. Andie Palmer], University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: November 29.

“Exceptional* Trans-form-Asians: The Transwomen of Singapore and Bali (Indonesia).” ANTHR 207: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology Fall 2017 [Dr. Kathleen Lowrey], University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: December 7.

Campus Talks “Entangled Trans-Form-Asians, (Trans)Gendered Connections: An Anthropological Study of Transwomen Sex Workers in Singapore and Bali, Indonesia.” Pecha-kucha style presentation at the Graduate Student Intersectional Research Showcase, Intersections of Gender Official Launch, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: March 28.

“Exceptional Trans-form-Asians: The Transwomen of Singapore and Bali, Indonesia.” Graduate student research presentation at the November Staff Meeting, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: November 3.

“A Crown, Hijab, and Nationalism: Shades of Being a (Wo)Man.” Joint presentation with Dafna Rachok and Samira Torabi, Association of Graduate Anthropology Students (AGAS) Fringe Friday Speaker Series, Devaney’s on Campus, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: March 24.

“Transgender Cross-cultural Variations in Indonesia and the Philippines.” Honors thesis presented at the Department of Anthropology Honors Student Presentations, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: April 13.

EXHIBITIONS & CREATIVE WORKS 2019

2018

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Public/Community “Bunga (Flower)”. Research image exhibited at the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) Community Gallery, Strathcona Library, Edmonton, AB: June-August. Published in ERA (DOI): https://doi.org/ 10.7939/R36T0HB34 Juried “Bunga (Flower)” (Semi-finalist). Research image exhibited at the 2018 Images of Research Public Exhibition, Cameron Science & Technology Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: April 5-30. Published in ERA (DOI): https://doi.org/10.7939/R36T0HB34 Page 5 of 11

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2017

“Beauty is Painful” (Semi-finalist). Research image exhibited at the 2017 Images of Research Public Exhibition, Cameron Science & Technology Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB: April 5-30. Published in ERA (DOI): https://doi.org/10.7939/R3959CM88

MEDIA COVERAGE (OF MY WORK) & PROFILE INTERVIEWS 2018

2018

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“2018 University-based Fellows: Kevin Laxamana.” Video: Michael Radmacher. University of Victoria’s The Chair in Transgender Studies website and YouTube Channel, August 24, https:// www.uvic.ca/research/transchair/research/scholarship/index.php & https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=peFdS-f_Eps “Busting 8 Misconceptions About Anthropology.” Author: Hallie Brodie. University of Alberta's YouAlberta Blog, March 13, https://medium.com/youalberta/busting-8-misconceptions-aboutanthropology-b12027e6f36f “The Impact of Culture on Gender Variance.” Author: Sasha Roeder-Mah. University of Alberta Faculty of Arts News and Work of Arts Blog, December 8, https://www.ualberta.ca/arts/facultynews/2017/december/the-impact-of-culture-on-gender-variance/ & https://www.woablog.com/ 2017/12/the-impact-of-culture-on-gender-variance/

PROFESSIONAL & WORK EXPERIENCE 2019 - present Spring - Summer 2019 2018 - 2019 2017 2016 - 2018 Summer 2016 2015 - 2017 2015

Communications and Web Assistant (Operations & Professional Development Unit) Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, University of Alberta Communications Assistant Intersections of Gender (A Signature of Research and Teaching), University of Alberta Web and Professional Development (PD) Content Support Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, University of Alberta Research Assistant/Photographer (Toxic Media Ecologies Exhibition 2017) Intermedia Research Studio, Department of Sociology, University of Alberta Web Content Development Intern (Graduate Student Internship Program) Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, University of Alberta Transcriptionist (5AsT-SDM Intervention Project) Obesity Canada & Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta YouAlberta Student Communicator | Portfolio: https://www.medium.com/youalberta/kevin/home/ University Relations, University of Alberta Web Resource Library/OutREACH Assistant (Serving Communities Internship Program) REACH Edmonton, City of Edmonton

ACADEMIC SERVICE & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 2019 2019 2019

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Graduate Host (REACH Edmonton Annual General Meeting 2019) Central Lions Recreation Centre, City of Edmonton Maharlika Sponsor (Pearl of the Orient Gala 2019) Philippine Students’ Association, University of Alberta Adjudicator (University of Alberta Award for Outstanding Mentorship in Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities 2019) Undergraduate Research Initiative, University of Alberta Co-Founder (with Dr. Carla Hilario, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing) Filipinx in the Diaspora Reading Group, University of Alberta Page 6 of 11

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Mentor (Ate/Kuya Mentorship Program) Philippine Students’ Association, University of Alberta Mentee: Maissie Hillman, BA in Linguistics, 4th year (2018 - present)

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2015 - 2016 2015 - 2016 2015 - 2016 2015 2014 - 2017 2014 - 2015 2014 - 2015 2014 - 2015 2014 & 2015 2013 - 2015 2013 - 2014 2013

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Invited Reviewer Spectrum (An Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Journal), University of Alberta Advisor and Chief Returning Officer Philippine Students’ Association, University of Alberta Conference Judge Festival of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities, Undergraduate Research Initiative, University of Alberta Program Committee Member 6th Annual Meeting of the Sexuality Studies Association, Congress 2018, University of Regina Fringe Friday Speaker Series Co-Coordinator Association of Graduate Anthropology Students, University of Alberta Vice-President Finance | Total monetary grants & sponsorships awarded: $5328 CAD 26th Annual Richard Frucht Memorial Lecture Series and Student Conference Finance and Sponsorship Advisor 25th Annual Richard Frucht Memorial Lecture Series and Student Conference Treasurer Association of Graduate Anthropology Students, University of Alberta Undergraduate President Philippine Students’ Association, University of Alberta Vice-President Academic and Finance | Total monetary grants & sponsorships awarded: $1722 CAD Sociology Undergraduate Student Association, University of Alberta Secretary University of Alberta Anthropology Undergraduates Newsletter Editor International Students’ Association, University of Alberta Awareness Committee Team Leader University of Alberta Campus Food Bank Social Convenor University of Alberta Anthropology Undergraduates Director of Social Media - Marketing Philippine Students’ Association, University of Alberta Communications Director REACH Edmonton Students’ Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Arts Orientation Leader Orientation and Week of Welcome, University of Alberta Arts Faculty Council & Academic Affairs Committee Student Representative Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta Classroom Mentor USchool, University of Alberta Senate Art Program Assistant Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta and Art Gallery of Alberta, City of Edmonton

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PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY IMPACT

2019 - present

The Annual Kevin Chavez Laxamana (KCL) Volunteer of the Year Award | Collaborator In partnership with the Philippine Students’ Association, University of Alberta Description: This award recognizes a PhilSA member who has made exceptional contributions to the PhilSA and the Filipino community in Edmonton and beyond through their volunteer efforts during the past year. One award will be given each year with a $250 CAD prize, an engraved plaque, and the recipient’s name on the KCL/PhilSA trophy.

Open to PhilSA members pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Alberta.

2019 - present

The Cabalen Project | Founder & Director Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Description: A non-profit organization based in Edmonton. This is a work in progress. More information to follow.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Active Memberships

Women’s and Gender Studies et Recherches Féministes (WGSRF) Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health (ASPSH) Sexuality Studies Association (SSA) Ugnayang Pang-Agham Tao, Inc. (UGAT)/Anthropological Association of the Philippines Canadian Anthropological Society (CASCA) Canadian Association for Food Studies (CAFS) Association for Asian Studies (AAS) YouthWrite Canada (Alumni)

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS 2019 2017 2016 2016

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Google Analytics for Sitecore Technology Training Centre, University of Alberta Adobe InDesign (Level I) Technology Training Centre, University of Alberta Sitecore 3 Level 1 [Contributor] and Level 2 [Author & Administrator] Modules Technology Training Centre, University of Alberta QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Community Social Work, University of Alberta

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LANGUAGES Native/Multilingual

English | Filipino (Tagalog) | Kapampangan

Elementary

Japanese (⽇日本語) | Bahasa Indonesia

OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS Qualitative research methodologies, business and professional writing, fundraising/sponsorship and grant sourcing/writing, communications/public relations (higher education settings), photo and video editing, event planning, social media and blogging, crew training and facilitation

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REFERENCES Research

Academia & Research Gregory Forth, D.Phil.

Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Professor of Anthropology University of Alberta 13-26 H.M. Tory Building, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2H4 E-mail: gforth@ualberta.ca | Tel: +1 (780) 492-0134 Jean DeBernardi, PhD Professor of Anthropology University of Alberta 14-18 H.M. Tory Building, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2H4 E-mail: jean.debernardi@ualberta.ca | Tel: +1 (780) 492-0131 Helen Vallianatos, PhD Associate Dean of Students, Office of the Dean of Students 5-02 Students’ Union Building (SUB) & Associate Professor of Anthropology University of Alberta 13-22 H.M. Tory Building, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2H4 E-mail: helen.vallianatos@ualberta.ca | Tel: +1 (780) 492-0132

Teaching

Kathleen Lowrey, PhD Associate Professor of Anthropology University of Alberta 14-13 H.M. Tory Building, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2H4 E-mail: klowrey@ualberta.ca | Tel: +1 (780) 492-2514 Andie Diane Palmer, PhD Associate Chair (Graduate Programs) & Associate Professor of Anthropology University of Alberta 14-19 H.M. Tory Building, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2H4 E-mail: andie.palmer@ualberta.ca | Tel: +1 (780) 492-9481

Service

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Thea Luig, PhD Research Associate, Department of Family Medicine University of Alberta 2-590 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 1C9 E-mail: tluig@ualberta.ca | Tel: +1 (780) 492-0506

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Communications

Professional, Communications & Community Service Ramona Czakert Franson Director of Communications Alberta Federation of Labour #300, 10408-124 Street Edmonton, AB Canada T5N 1R5 E-mail: rfranson@afl.org | Cell: +1 (780) 904-8786

Blogging & Writing

Hallie Brodie Issues & Strategic Communications Manager University Relations University of Alberta 6th Floor, General Services Building (GSB), Edmonton, AB Canada T6H 2H1 E-mail: hbrodie@ualberta.ca | Tel: +1 (780) 492-1240

Non-Profit & Advocacy

Kelly Holland Community Engagement Manager REACH Edmonton Suite 901, Baker Centre 10025-106 Street NW, Edmonton AB Canada T5J 1G4 E-mail: kelly.holland@reachedmonton.ca | Tel: +1 (780) 498-1231 [ext. 308]

Volunteer

Madi Corry Programs Manager University of Alberta Campus Food Bank 1-81 Students’ Union Building (SUB) 8900-114 Street NW, Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2J7 E-mail: madi@campusfoodbank.com | Tel: +1 (780) 492-8677

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