EDUCATION
Ph.D. 1998   University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Department of Near Eastern Studies: Egyptology. Thesis: "The Sons of Ramesses II: An analysis of documented material with catalogue."

Fall 1984-Spring 1985   Graduate Program, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

M.A. 1984   Near Eastern Studies, Egyptology, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

B.S. 1980   Psychology, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut

Fall 1978-Spring 1979   Researcher, Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland Undergraduate Student, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland

ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Fall 2001 - present   Adjunct Assistant Professor of Egyptology, Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan.

Spring 1995   Lecturer, "Egyptian Art, Daily Life," Cranbrook Educational Community, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Fall 1993   Teaching Assistant: "Ancient Egypt and its World," Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan.

PUBLICATIONS
December 2001.  The Sons of Ramesses II. Aegypten und Altes Testament series. Weisbaden: Harrassowitz.

August 1997.  Review: Splendors of Ancient Egypt at the Detroit Institute of Arts
Internet site: Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archeology, Oxford, England
http://www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk

In preparation.  The Daughters of Ramesses II: An analysis of documented material with catalogue.

In preparation. Co-editing with Peter Lacovara and Sue D'Auria. Ancient Kingdoms of Nubia. AUC press.

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Associate Director for Epigraphy, University of Michigan Abydos Middle Cemetary Project, January 2001 - present.

Epigrapher/Artist - Training with the University of Chicago, Chicago House, Luxor, Egypt, October-November 1999, February 2000.

Tomb of the Sons of Ramesses II (KV5), Theban Mapping Project-American University in Cairo; Epigraphy, recording of objects, and survey assistance; February 1995, November 1995, February 1996, November 1996.

Dissertation research for The Sons of Ramesses II, Photography and collation, Cairo Museum, 16 sites in Upper Egypt.

LANGUAGES
French
German
Old Egyptian
Middle Egyptian
Late Egyptian
Hieratic

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

September 2007-present
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Egyptian Department, Advisory council, New York

September 2006-present
School of American Ballet, Advisory Council, New York

April 2006 - present
University of Michigan, President’s Advisory Group, Ann Arbor, Michigan

2004-present
Jewish Women's Foundation, Director, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

July 2003 - present
Johns Hopkins University, Board of Trustees, Baltimore, Maryland

May 2003 - present
American Research Center of Egypt, Board of Governors, Atlanta, Georgia

September 2002 - present
Co-Chair and Co-Founder of Friends of Near Eastern Studies, Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

December 2001 - present
Johns Hopkins University, Advisory Council, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Baltimore, Maryland

June 1995 - present
Detroit Zoological Society, Board of Director, Detroit, Michigan

June 1994 - present
Oriental Institute, Visiting Committee, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

September 1993 - present
Library of Congress, James Madison Council, Washington, D.C.

September 1993 - present
Michigan Opera Theater, Board of Directors, Detroit, Michigan

January 1986 - present
Martinique Hotel Corp. Inc., Director, Detroit, Michigan

January 1986 - present
Max and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, Director, Detroit, Michigan

April 1995 - January 2002
School of American Ballet, Advisory Council, New York, New York

December 2001 - June 2004
Detroit Institute of Arts, Board of Directors, Michigan

March 2001 - June 2004
Detroit Institute of Arts, Museum Collections Committee, Michigan

July 1999 - June 2004
Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, Michigan Chapter, Board of Director, Grosse Pointe, Michigan

June 1997 - June 2004
Cranbrook Educational Community, Board of Governors of Schools, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

June 1998 - June 2001
Gleaners Food Bank, Board of Directors, Detroit, Michigan

Fall 1991 - Spring 1992
Detroit Institute of Arts, Founders Junior Council, Detroit, Michigan

September 1990 - Sept. 1993
Johns Hopkins University, Alumni Committee, Baltimore, Maryland

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