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My background is in linguistics with a focus on the evolutionary biology and cognitive neuroscience of language, particularly as they pertain to phonology, in addition to theoretical issues in phonology and the syntax/phonology interface.
I apparently cannot stop accumulating careers. I continue to research and publish actively in several areas of linguistics although I have not held a teaching position for some time. Currently, I am an associate editor of Biolinguistics and The Linguistic Review, and I am also on the editorial board of Glossa.
I joined the USC Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology in 2012, first as Senior Editor and later as Project Director. Linguistics and craniofacial biology have so much to learn from each other, and I feel very fortunate to have entered this world.
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I’ve been riding horses all my life and have competed across North America in hunters, jumpers, equitation, eventing, and dressage. I currently show in equitation and hunters with Ariovist (Ari) while my jumper, Gifted (Gigi), enjoys her retirement. I bring my passion and knowledge about the equestrian sports to my role as Director of Operations for Valencia Sport Saddlery.
My husband, Kay, is an atmospheric scientist and an avid skier, ultra runner, and dog walker. We split our time between Pasadena and Mammoth Lakes, CA with our two sweet flat-coated retriever girls, Kona and Meadow.
