1997-present. University of Chicago, Department of Anthropology. Admitted to Ph.D. Candidacy: May 2002. Qualifying exams completed: May 2001.
1999. University of Chicago, Department of Anthropology. Master of Arts in Cultural Anthropology
1995. Harvard College. A.B. in Folklore and Mythology, with emphasis on Social Anthropology and Latin American Studies. Magna cum laude with highest honors.
1988-1991. Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)
Subsistence Tourism in Tiwanaku: Capitalism, Development, Archaeology, and Politics