Xochimilco, Mexico: Walking with local artist Juan Guillermo Ley during 2016 fieldwork.

I'm a sociocultural linguist with historically grounded and applied specialities in human interaction, language learning, and intercultural communication. I'm also a digital media producer with interests in popular culture,  technology, science fiction, visual arts, museums, and language and education policy.

Using ethnography, I join with people in their homes, and places of work and learning, to understand who they are, how they communicate, and what their concerns are. I enjoy connecting with diverse audiences, and I'm an advocate for hands-on, participatory learning.

#languagestory is a video series and blog I created to discuss people-centered perspectives on communication, intercultural learning, and the impact of anthropological research.

My forthcoming book is Zombies Speak Swahili. 

Click for more about my seminar's digital exhibit on the ZOMBIE.

Discussing the everyday language of racism, March 22, 2017. Click for more info. Photo: Patrick Montego, Haverford College.

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