Executive Board

We are always looking for interested people to join our executive board or volunteer to help plan events. All are welcome to attend our monthly business meetings, typically held the last Wednesday of the month. For general inquiries, please email us at info@arkyedmonton.ca

President - Amandah van Merlin

president@arkyedmonton.ca

Amandah became president of ASAEC in 2018 after becoming involved with the Edmonton Centre in 2015. Amandah received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Alberta and a Master of Arts from Trent University. Her research has focused primarily on the interactions between people and landscapes and has included archaeological projects in Alberta, British Columbia, and Turkey. Amandah has worked at the Royal Alberta Museum and currently works in Aboriginal Consultation. She is passionate about educating others about the importance of heritage resources in the province and around the world.

Vice-President/Membership Secretary - Jennifer Hallson

membership@arkyedmonton.ca

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts, Honours and a Master of Arts in Anthropology, both from the University of Alberta. She has worked on archaeological sites in Alberta, Utah, and Wyoming and is interested in lithic analysis, quantitative methods, and Plains archaeology. She joined ASAEC's board in 2017. Currently, she works for a land services company facilitating Indigenous consultation and completing research for land claims. Jennifer also manages ASAEC's website.

Treasurer - Madeline Coleman

treasurer@arkyedmonton.ca

Madeline has been part of the Edmonton chapter since 2013, and has been serving as Treasurer since 2014. Starting in 2015, she and Amandah have been working on the Brazeau Archaeological Project to provide archaeological opportunities for the ASAEC members. She has been working all over Alberta as a consulting archaeologist since 2008, although mostly in the Boreal forest.

Secretary - Angela Green

secretary@arkyedmonton.ca

Angela has a background in archaeology and heritage resource management. Her studies focused on land use and subsistence. Research interests include public archaeology, paleoethnobotany, zooarchaeoloy, traditional land use and the re-interpretation of sites excavated decades ago. Angela joined ASAEC in 2008, and has served on the board during most of her involvement with the Society. She currently spearheads the ASAEC History project.

Director - Evert Poor

Evert is active in the community in a number roles. Current Vice-President Aksis a not-for-profit organization supporting the Indigenous business and professional community. Board member of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF) who provide provincial funding for Alberta Public Heritage Organizations. Board member of Edmonton Business Diversity Network (EBDN) an organization advocating education and best practices for diversity and inclusion in the Edmonton Business community. Board member of Research Ethics Board (REB) Grant MacEwan who oversee research undertaken by students and faculty. Entering his nineteenth year as a volunteer historical interpreter at Fort Edmonton Park.

Recently retired from TELUS with thirty-nine years of Marketing, Sales and Operational experience in the telecommunications industry. He worked in the Broadcast industry after attending Mount Royal College Radio and Television Arts program.

Evert is of Saulteaux and Métis ancestry and is a member of the Tootinaowaxiibeeng (Valley River) First Nations of southern Manitoba. Evert and his wife Gisele live in Sherwood Park where they raised their five children.

Director - Eric Tebby

Eric has been involved in the archaeology scene since 2005. He completed his undergraduate degree from MacEwan University and has worked in various archaeological projects in different capacities across Canada and Germany. Currently completing his MA in Historical Archaeology at the University of Alberta, he has an interest in public engagement and communication of heritage and cultural resources.

Director - Emily Haines

Coming soon