I have done many things in my life. My first occupation was as a singer and storyteller, performing in schools, cafes, at conferences and street fairs. Then I became intrigued by the distant cultures of Siberia and began doing research there . . .
Singing in storytelling in schools and festivals in North Carolina and beyond!
Lake Baikal, Buryatia, Tuva, Mongolia, Kalmykia . . .
Since 1992 I have collaborated with Viliui Sakha on various projects and also conducted research in several other countries. I have been employed as a professional academic: teaching, conducting research and overall trying to make a difference in the world.
Research since 1992 to date with Viliui Sakha communities
Work in Mongolia, Nunatsiavut, Chesapeake Bay, Wales, Kiribati, Peru