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  • Dr. Todd Ahlman
    Director

    Office | Pecos Building
    Phone | 512.245.2728
    Email | toddahlman@txstate.edu

  • Ms. Ashley Alvarado
    Collections Manager and Registrar

    Ashley is a seasoned professional in archaeology and museum work, with a strong focus on the curation and preservation of archaeological and historical collections. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology with a minor in Art from Texas State University and an M.A. in the Archaeology of Death and Memorialization from the University of Chester, UK. Ashley's career reflects a blend of academic and hands-on experiences in both fieldwork and museum settings.

    Currently serving as the Collections Manager and Registrar at the Center for Archaeological Studies (CAS) at Texas State University – San Marcos, Ashley oversees the management and long-term care of archaeological collections. Her prior role as Assistant Lab Manager for the Veterans Curation Program at CAS allowed her to hone her expertise in preservation while mentoring student veterans and engaging in public outreach.

    Ashley’s fieldwork experience spans diverse projects, including archaeological work in Belize and cultural resource management (CRM) projects across Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Kentucky. In addition, her museum expertise was shaped during her time at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Texas Military Forces Museum in Austin. There, she contributed to artifact conservation, exhibition preparation, mount fabrication, and custom packaging for fragile materials, ensuring their proper care and transport.

    Ashley’s role at CAS aligns with her passion for mentoring students, helping them develop the skills needed for successful careers in archaeology and curation. Her comprehensive background underscores her commitment to advancing the fields of archaeology and museology through education, preservation, and collaboration.

  • Mr. Robert Curran
    Assistant Lab Manager, Veterans Curation Program
    rac241@txstate.edu
  • Ms. Erin E. Hamilton
    Project Archaeologist

    Office | TRIN 120
    Phone | 512.245.2724
    Email | eeh_0621@txstate.edu

  • Dr. Jodi Jacobson
    Associate Director

    Office | Pecos Building
    Phone | 512.245.2724
    Email | jodijacobson@txstate.edu

  • Dr. Chris Lintz
    Research Associate

    Email | chrisirenelintz@gmail.com

  • Ms. Katharine Lukach
    Assistant Lab Manager, Veterans Curation Program
    bsh80@txstate.edu
  • Mr. Joe Proffitt
    Natural Resource Specialist / Fort Leonard Wood Missouri

    Email | rjp98@txstate.edu

  • Ms. Amy Reid
    Assistant Director & Curator
    areid@txstate.edu

    Office | TRIN 120
    Phone | 512.245.2724
    Email | areid@txstate.edu

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