Kathryn Putsavage
About Kathryn Putsavage
Kathryn Putsavage serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, a position she has held since 2019. With a strong academic background in anthropology and philosophy, she has extensive experience in various roles related to research, education, and community outreach.
Work at UCAR
Kathryn Putsavage has served as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) since 2019. In this role, she focuses on fostering an inclusive environment within the organization. Her work involves implementing strategies that promote diversity and equity across various programs and initiatives at UCAR, which is located in Boulder, Colorado.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Putsavage has an extensive educational background in anthropology and philosophy. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she studied from 2007 to 2015. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science from the same institution, completed between 2005 and 2008. Her undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Maryland, completed from 1997 to 2001. Her academic training supports her expertise in communications, community outreach, and research development.
Background
Kathryn Putsavage has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in academia and cultural institutions. Prior to her current position at UCAR, she worked as an Assistant Professor at Eastern New Mexico University from 2015 to 2017. Her earlier experience includes roles at the Smithsonian Institution as a Museum Technician and at the Bureau of Land Management as a Curatorial Assistant. She has also held positions at the National Park Service and the US Forest Service, contributing to her broad understanding of cultural and environmental issues.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kathryn Putsavage has been involved in multiple projects that emphasize social transformation and materiality in the American Southwest. She directed the Black Mountain Archaeological Project at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2010 to 2015. Her work in various capacities has focused on collaboration and independent thinking, aiming to produce strong outcomes in her anthropological and archaeological endeavors.