Dr. Kelsey Hanson (Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2024; 2021 Lister Fellow; 2016 Field Intern) is a North American anthropological archaeologist focused on the material foundations of sociopolitical organization, technological innovation, and human–environment interactions. Her research leverages collaborative and interdisciplinary methods, with projects throughout the U.S. Southwest, Upper Great Lakes, Texas, and Mexico. She is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and a Fellow of the Center for Southwestern Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. As Co-Director of the CRM Field School, Dr. Hanson brings applied experience in cultural resource management through collaborative archaeological and ethnographic projects involving universities, land-managing agencies, and Tribes, emphasizing inclusive, experiential training for entry-level CRM careers.