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NAPA promotes human-centered work applied to practical problems by linking a network of professional anthropologists working across sectors. We support all anthropologists in bringing real solutions through advocacy and networking support.
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New NAPA Notes to close out 2025, check it out today! We have contemplative contributions from Suanna Selby Crowley, PhD, RPA, Suzette Chang, Cathleen Crain, .Reshama Damle, and Elizabeth K. Briody, Ph.D.

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NAPA Notes December 2025
This entry is part 6 of 6 in the NAPA Notes sectionIssue Contents President’s letter Dear NAPA Members,  Another winter holiday season is upon us and it’s a time to reflect and prepare for a New Year....
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January 1, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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Spooky, mysterious, inspiring, happy, sad... stories are an important part of being an effective anthropologist - join us for Storytime for Anthropologists on Thursday the 20th at 1:15 in the Marriott. Exact venue will be revealed soon...
Spooky, mysterious, inspiring, happy, sad... stories are an important part of being an effective anthropologist - join us for Storytime for Anthropologists on Thursday the 20th at 1:15 in the Marriott. Exact venue will be revealed soon... Facilitated by: Elisha Oliver, Niel Tashima, Tanya Rodriguez, and Cathleen Crain.
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Curious about what the majority of anthropologists do for work? Come to the annual Careers Exposition at the American Anthropological Association's Annual meeting on Nov. 21, 11am-4pm in NEW ORLEANS, LA! #NAPACareersExpo2025 #Careers #CareerDevelopment #Anthropology
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[Photo Collage from 2016 Careers Expo] Career Guides and Attendees in conversations expanding horizons for career opportunities as Professional, Practicing, and Applied (PPA) Anthropologists.
October 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Miss the webinar? No worries, check out the recording today!

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October 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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The AAA Annual meeting is in just a few weeks! Join NAPA, allied organizations, and career guides sharing career possibilities as Professional, Practicing, and Applied (PPA) Anthropologists! #NAPACareersExpo2025 #Careers#CareerDevelopment #Anthropology

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[Photo from 2017 Careers Expo] Career Guides and Attendees in conversations expanding horizons for career opportunities as Professional, Practicing, and Applied (PPA) Anthropologists.
October 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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What an incredible interview to close out our 4th Season of sNAPAshots! Visit the NAPA website to learn how Rosalie Anne Post took her love of languages and launched a career in helping communities co-create solutions for the problems facing their citizenry. Check it out today!

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October 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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We have an incredible line-up of contributions from our editorial team, as well as the NAPA President's and Committee updates! Check out this month's NAPA Notes today!
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October 2, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Our penultimate webisode for Season 4 just dropped! Learn how Steven Thomson navigated a career change from academia to practicing anthropology and developing his personal mission statement in a conference breakfast buffet queue: Noble work shouldn't suck! Watch it today!
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October 2, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Brand new sNAPAshots just posted! Hear about the importance of a holistic approach to Corliss Heath's work and in communities to address the needs of individuals living with HIV and in culturally responsive prevention! Check it out on NAPA's website today!

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[NAPA Logo] sNAPAshots: Conversations with Professional, Practicing, and Applied Anthropologists. Corliss Heath, Medical Anthropologist, Department of Health and Human Services. PracticingAnthropology.org Bluesky, X, Meta, LinkedIn, and Youtube Logos
August 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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NAPA Is Going To New Orleans!

Have an idea for a practical, skill-building workshop for this year's AAA Annual Meeting?? Email us at [email protected], Subject line "WORKSHOP IDEA" and we'll help you get it ready!

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NAPA IS GOING TO NEW ORLEANS! Laissez les bons temps rouler! NOVEMBER | AAA ANNUAL MEETING | NEW ORLEANS The National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA) is thrilled to bring our Professional Development Workshop Series to the Big Easy! Calling professional, practicing, and applied (PPA) anthropologists to join us! HAVE AN IDEA FOR A PRACTICAL, SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOP? We want to hear from you about ideas for engaging, hands-on workshops supporting real-world career development. WE CAN HELP! Send us your idea – even if it’s just a rough draft. We’ll work with you to shape it into a strong proposal and help promote it as part of NAPA’s workshop lineup. Email: natcat11@verizon.net – Subject line: 'WORKSHOP IDEA' DEADLINE FOR AAA SUBMISSION: AUGUST 1ST Let’s build skills, share knowledge, and celebrate in style. Find workshop guidelines here: annualmeeting.americananthro.org/event/types SEE YOU IN NEW ORLEANS!
July 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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New sNAPAshots for July! Learn about Tony Chavarria's experiences growing up informally using participant observation, navigating archaeology as a Pueblo person, to finding his footing socializing with colleagues. Check out the full webisode today!

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[NAPA Logo] sNAPAshots: Conversations with Professional, Practicing, and Applied Anthropologists. Tony Chavarria, Curator of Ethnology, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. PracticingAnthropology.org Bluesky, X, Meta, LinkedIn, and Youtube Logos
July 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Happy Pride! NAPA Notes is out with an update from our President, Career advice and workshops for recently separated federal workers from ACRN, a reflection on research at an adult English literacy program, and primer on LGBTQIA+ Pride! Check it out today!

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[NAPA Notes Logo] Happy Pride! Our June issue is out with an update from our Section President Suanna Selby Crowley, PhD, RPA, Career advice and workshops for recently separated federal workers from Anthropology Career Readiness Network, a reflection of research at an adult English literacy program by Ezekiel Kempster, and brief primer on LGBTQIA+ Pride (and resources to learn more)! Check it out today! https://practicinganthropology.org/napa-notes/napa-notes-june-2025/
July 1, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Brand new sNAPAshots for June! Visit the NAPA website to hear about Tanya Rodriguez's experiences studying enthnomedicine led to a career applying anthropology in the study of food how she centers consumers and communities in her work! Check it out today!

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[NAPA Logo] sNAPAshots: Conversations with Professional, Practicing, and Applied Anthropologists. Cultural Anthropologist, Hormel Foods. PracticingAnthropology.org Bluesky, X, Meta, LinkedIn, and Youtube Logos
June 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Exciting opportunity coming up! NAPA is presenting two annual Student Achievement Awards that recognize undergraduate and graduate student contributions in practicing and applied anthropology. Extended due date: June 27. To find out more information visit lnkd.in/gdzCm-UC.
May 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Our May sNAPAshots webisode has landed! Learn how Senior UX Researcher, Feras Klenk's experiences growing up in a multicultural home led to a career solving wicked systems problems for a financial services company! For his and other sNAPAshots sheckout the NAPA Website.
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[NAPA Logo] sNAPAshots: Conversations with Professional, Practicing, and Applied Anthropologists. Feras Klenk. Senior UX Researcher, Edward Jones. PracticingAnthropology.org Bluesky, X, Meta, LinkedIn, and Youtube Logos
May 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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New sNAPAshots dropping on Thursday, May 1st! Stay tuned for more and be sure to watch all previous webisodes on the NAPA website!

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April 29, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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sNAPAshots Season 4 is starting off with a fantastic interview of Sonja Hodgson, a UX Researcher at LexisNexis. Watch today's webisode and all previous webisodes on the NAPA website!
#Careers #Anthropology #UserExperienceResearch #AnthropologyStudents

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[NAPA Logo] sNAPAshots: Conversations with Professional, Practicing, and Applied Anthropologists. Sonja Hodgson. UX Researcher, Lexis Nexis. PracticingAnthropology.org Bluesky, X, Meta, LinkedIn, and Youtube Logos
April 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Join NAPA in Celebrating Women's History Month by reading about the perspectives, lived experiences of our membership and leaders!
#WomensHistoryMonth #womeninleadership #womenshealth #anthropology #anthropologymatters #anthropologystudent #professionals

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March 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Join us for a series of engaging workshops hosted by the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA). Whether you’re aspiring, seasoned, or curious about the field, these workshops offer valuable insights and practical tools.
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Workshops - Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA)
Workshop tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If there are not enough participants to hold a workshop, we reserve the right to cancel it, and all fees will be refunded. To receive a r...
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March 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Fresh off the presses: NAPA Notes for December 2024! Step into the new year with reflections from NAPA's leadership, PPA-focused programming, and notices from allied organizations!
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NAPA Notes December 2024 - NAPA
Issue Contents President's Letter Editor's Note NAPA Has Standards! SAPIENS Public Writing Training Global Business Anthropology Summit Call for Volunteers - Social Media Mavens General Call for Volun...
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December 31, 2024 at 4:36 PM
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Curious about what the rising majority of anthropologists do for work? Visit the Careers Expo at AAA's Annual meeting on Nov. 22, 11am-4pm in TAMPA, FL! #NAPACareersExpo2024
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NAPA Careers EXPO 2024 Tampa, FL
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November 16, 2024 at 4:49 AM
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Our next Allied Organization highlight is The Society for Medical Anthropology (SMA), fellow AAA section dedicated to profession & Practice of medical anthropology. Learn more about them and visit their website today! #NAPACareersExpo2024 #Careers #CareerDevelopment #Anthropology
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[Overview slide for The Society for Medical Anthropology showcasing mission, website, and listserv] SMA is dedicated to the profession and practice of medical anthropology, which uses concepts and methods from anthropology to produce new understandings of health, disease, illness, treatment, and care... SMA website: www.medanthro.net For information on SMA’s listserv or to subscribe, contact SMA’s Listserv Manager Deven Gray at devengray@usf.edu
November 16, 2024 at 4:23 AM
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Our first Allied Organization highlight is the Anthropology Career Readiness Network. To learn more about them, visit their website and contact them today! #NAPACareersExpo2024 #Careers #CareerDevelopment #Anthropology
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[Overview slide for the Anthropology Career Readiness Network showcasing mission and contact page] ACRN is a broad, volunteer network seeking to prepare anthropology students for careers in industry, nonprofits, and government. Its members are passionate about applying anthropology to organizational, community, and societal issues.
November 16, 2024 at 4:19 AM
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So what kinds of anthropologists serve as Career Guides? Meet Claudia, a marketing anthropologist. Join us at the AAA Annual Meeting, you can chat with our Career Guides at this year's Careers Expo! #NAPACareersExpo2024 #Careers #CareerDevelopment #Anthropology
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[Photo of a PPA Anthropologist] Meet an Anthropologist! Claudia F. Parvanta, PhD University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Sunshine Education & Research Center. Join us for the NAPA/AAA Careers Expo [NAPA Logo] PracticingAnthropology.org
November 16, 2024 at 4:17 AM
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So what kinds of anthropologists serve as Career Guides? Meet Courtney, she is a medical anthropologist. Join us at the AAA Annual Meeting, you can chat with our Career Guides at this year's Careers Expo! #NAPACareersExpo2024 #Careers #CareerDevelopment #Anthropology
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[Photo of a PPA Anthropologist] Meet an Anthropologist! Courtney Rejano, MPH, PhD Candidate, Medical Anthropology Residency Program Administrator, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, University of South Florida | Tampa Campus. Join us for the NAPA/AAA Careers Expo [NAPA Logo] PracticingAnthropology.org
November 16, 2024 at 4:15 AM