Who the Heck is Yvonne?
If time travel was possible, we could go back to my birth and likely see a well-intentioned fairy godmother standing at the foot of my cradle saying, “She will love to dig.” This would explain why I later became an archaeologist. It may also explain why I love to dig into the workings of human nature. It would also help explain why I love helping people do their own digging.
Too often, I find that people are either afraid of asking ‘why’ or of the answer they’ll receive. I get it. It’s much easier to learn from others’ mistakes. It’s safer. But, ultimately, do you learn anything from not asking or not doing?
My favourite question is “Why?” I ask “Why?” through anthropology, consulting, and creativity.
Yvonne has a deadly combination of intelligence, good common sense, practicality, and solid training.
R. Dickau, Ph.D, archaeologist
Anthropology
Since 1998, Yvonne has been a consulting archaeologist and physical anthropologist, and has helped industry clients and forensic investigators achieve their goals. Yvonne is seeking ways to disseminate knowledge based on her research and from local experts.
Check out the podcast Scattered and the Scavenging Study, a research project focusing on scavenged and scattered remains.
Consulting
Yvonne is an active consultant and researcher regarding scattered and scavenged remains.
- Are you a volunteer searcher and need some tips for a missing persons search?
- Are you a law enforcement member who needs a consult on where or how to search?
Writing
Yvonne writes emotionally rich fiction about wounded people navigating extraordinary worlds.
Her portfolio showcases a range of creative and technical projects from across her career, including her long-running blog The Reluctant Archaeologist.
Explore her latest sci-fi novel, The Main Gate, print and ebook.
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