MA Anthropology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 1990
Advanced Study, Graduate School for Public and International Affairs, Ph.D. program in Economic and Social Development, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 1987
BS Chemistry, Boise State University, Boise, ID 1978
TEACHING and ADVISING
University of Virginia, International Studies Office 04/05 present J-1 Program Responsible Officer, International Student and Scholar Advisor, issuing visa documents allowing international visitors to come to UVa for educational, research, and teaching opportunities. Maintains legal status for exchange visitors and dependents in conjunction with the Department of State and Homeland Security.
College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA 01/93 12/96
Visiting Assistant Professor 08/94 12/96 Department of Anthropology Courses Taught: South Asian Philosophy and Western Culture Cultural Anthropology Methods of Ethnography Peoples and Cultures of South Asia Cultural Anthropology [Summer Session 1995] Faculty Advisor: The Monitor: Journal of International Affairs The North-South Conflict Resolution Group The Vipassana Bhavana Group Senior Thesis Independent Study
Adjunct Professor 01/93 05/94 Department of Anthropology Courses Taught: Methods of Ethnography Peoples and Cultures of South Asia Cultural Anthropology [Summer Session 1993] Peoples and Cultures of South Asia [Summer 1993]
Awarded Distinguished Faculty 1995-96 by The Thirteen Club of the College of William & Mary.
The Learning Center, Boise State University, Boise, ID GED and ESL Tutor 09/76 05/78 Tutored special needs students and adults in preparation for GED testing and administered tests. Tutored English as a second language for immigrants to the community and taught classes required for U.S. citizenship.
Idaho State Penitentiary, Boise, ID GED Tutor 06/77 08/77 Tutored inmates in preparation for GED testing and administered tests.
INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Fulbright Scholar, Sri Lanka Fieldwork 10/91 07/92 Doctoral dissertation research on lay Buddhist meditation, including interviews, travel, and residency in meditation centers.
US Peace Corps, Dileswari Middle School, Purchaudi Hat, Nepal Instructor 09/78 12/80 Taught math and science courses for Grades 1-10, including arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, biology, chemistry, and physics. Taught English for Grade 4. All courses were taught in Nepali and local dialects.
West European Studies, University of Pittsburgh Research Assistant 8/86 05/87 Researched relationship between science, science policy, and government throughout the world.
InterTech Technologies Corporation, Los Angeles, CA Information Analyst 01/00 04/00 Performed Internet search for news and events occurring in Thailand and the neighboring region. Prepared summaries and analyses of information gathered and posted written reports on U.S. government website.
Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA Developmental Reviewer 05/98 Reviewed the manuscript Perspectives on Health Care, Culture, and Religion for currency, accuracy, and appropriateness of the chapters' contents. Provided information and suggestions.
Civil and Mechanical Maintenance, Pannawannika, West Australia Maintenance Engineer 01/80 05/80 Maintained rail line for Cliffs Robe River Iron Associates.
LANGUAGES
Nepali, Hindi
PUBLISHING
Neurosurgical Focus, Published by the Journal of Neurosurgery and American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Charlottesville, VA Production Editor 10/03 04/05 Responsible for producing the online journal, Neurosurgical Focus.
Journal of Neurosurgery, Charlottesville, VA Associate Editor 07/00 10/03 Responsible for proofing, computer styling and production layout of manuscripts and revisions and for verifying reference material with authors.
ENGINEERING
Micron Technology, Boise, ID 09/83 08/88
Engineer 05/87 08/88 Freelance troubleshooter and failure analyst of 256k and 1 Meg Dynamic Access Memory (DRAM) devices, training staff members in latest techniques.
U.S. Patent 1988 Self-Aligned Silicide Process in Forming Semiconductor Sidewalls.
Division Chief, Failure Analysis 09/83 08/86 Developed, staffed, and supervised Failure Analysis Laboratory for memory devices. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining equipment while creating procedures for immediate failure analysis response with 24/7 crisis management.
Titan Laboratories, Denver, CO Laboratory Manager 08/82 05/83 Responsible for the functioning of engine oil analysis laboratory.
AWARDS and HONORS
Distinguished Faculty Award 1995-96 Presented by the Thirteen Club of the College of William & Mary.
Fulbright Scholarship 1991 1992 Attached to the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Foreign Language/Area Studies Fellowship 1989 1991 Hindi, University of Virginia.
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Central Virginia Fulbright Association, Board of Directors 07/06 present
Charlottesville Community Attention Home, Tutor 01/06 present
The International Host Program 09/02 present Associated with the University of Virginia Lorna Sundberg International Center
Ex Officio Member 04/05 present Board President 01/05 01/06 Board Vice President 01/04 01/05 Board Member 06/03 01/04 Host Family 09/02 04/05
Advisory Committee Member 06/03 01/04 University of Virginia and International Studies Office committee to develop a protocol to address domestic violence among international students and scholars
Volunteer 10/00 - present Virginia Film Festival
PRESENTATIONS
College of William & Mary
"Meditation and Teaching" 1995 The Indian Cultural Association Parents' Day.
"Lovingkindness Meditation" 1995 Lambert Hall Student Activity Presentation.
"Lovingkindness Meditation" 1994 The Reves Center for International Studies Coffee Hour.
"Meditation in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition" 1994 The Indian Cultural Association.
"The Peace Corps" 1994 The Reves Center for International Studies Coffee Hour.
The Christopher Wren Society, Williamsburg, VA "Theravada Buddhism and Lovingkindness Meditation" 1993
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka "Lay Buddhist Meditation in Sri Lanka" 1992
