Susan Guyette, Ph.D. (Métis—Mi’kmaq Indian and Acadian French, Ph.D. Cultural Anthropology, M.A. Urban and Regional Planning) blends both academic and planning careers with culturally-diverse communities, lending a practical aspect to the discussion of every step of the planning process. She is of Native American heritage and utilizes Indigenous examples to illustrate contrast in worldviews, values, and community priorities. She has taught American Indian Studies and served as a researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), California State Polytechnic University, and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of American Indian Arts—teaching in the Masters Program in Art Administration. Additional skills include experience as a frequent conference speaker, including keynote and international conferences.
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