Kate Sarther

I’ve been compelled to understand more about people’s stories across place and time for as long as I can remember. As Archaeology Southwest’s Content & Communications Director, and as editor of Archaeology Southwest Magazine, I’m here to listen, learn, clarify, amplify, and advocate. Together, I hope we come to better understand—and help protect and celebrate—the rich evidence and continuance of people’s lives in and across this Sonoran Desert landscape where I am privileged to live and work.

I received a B.A. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago (1993) and an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Arizona (1998). I served on field teams in Turkey, Syria, and Crete. I undertook formal training in copy editing with Al Schroder of the University of Arizona Press. My mentors are Tobi Lopez Taylor and Emilee Mead.

On any given weekend, I may be found in my comfy chair, listening to AM oldies radio, with my nose in a book and a glass of red wine in my hand.

You can reach me by email.