Abby Jo Walker

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The Mill at First Hill #1-1105, 1000 8 Ave 651.895.3086
Seattle, WA 98104 walker.abby@outlook.com or walker13@seattleu.edu
Education

Seattle University, BA Cultural Anthropology Fall 2017 - Present

Awarded Campion Scholarship: academic/merit scholarship (2017-2021)
GPA: 3.7
Relevant Coursework: Archaeology of the Northwest, Human Origins, Critical Indigenous Approaches,
Community-Based Research, and Culture, Ecology & Geography
Skills, Interests, and Traits

• Friendly, welcoming, and supportive demeanor • Introduction to archaeological methods

• Organization skills, including multi-tasking • Communication with Indigenous tribes
• Following and providing instruction • Timeliness and dependability; team player
• Leadership skills • Fluency in French
• Conducting research to inspire community action • Problem-solving skills
Professional Experience (reference available upon request)

Anthropology Dept. Representative Student Executive Council, Seattle University 2020-present

-Represented ANSO department as an advisory board to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
-Provided student resources and served as a connection between Anth & Soc students and the Dean of the College
-Corresponded with faculty on a weekly basis to communicate needs and concerns of students
President Anthropology & Sociology Club, Seattle University 2020-present
-Planned and hosted meetings and events on a bi-weekly basis
-Participated in World Anthropology Day each year
Research Assistant Intern Seattle University ADVANCE 2019 – present
-Assisted in grant writing for the National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant
-Compiled over 100 peer-reviewed resources to put in the SU ADVANCE Online Library relevant to individuals and
organizations interested in common equity issues that affect workplace environments
-Extensively reviewed and revised guidelines to promotion to full professor
-Assisted in website editing and restructuring
Barista, Coffee Tree Seattle, Seattle, WA 2019 – present
-Served and prepared Victrola coffee at Victrola Roasters’ standards to at least 500 customers each week
Study/Conversation Group Leader, Learning Assistance Programs, Seattle University 2019 – present
-Led weekly conversation study groups for first- and second-year French students
-Tutored five individual students
-Communicated with French faculty on a weekly basis
Certifications and Awards

Fr Eugene Buechel, SJ Award for Anthropology and Sociology 2020-2021

Recognizes an Anthropology student who has achieved the highest standards in both scholastic achievement
and service to others
Climate Reality Leader Certificate
Completion of training in the Climate Reality Leadership Corps July 2020
CITI Certification
Human Subjects Research for IRB April 2019