Alana Joy Okonkwo

Citation

For your leadership in creating the Black Archaeology Symposium and making a space to honor and uplift the intersection of Black Studies and Archaeology at Stanford; 

For your research and creation of exhibits for the Stanford University Archaeology Collections (SUAC) that further address departmental goals of ethical stewardship and responsible curation; 

For your strong alignment with the Stanford Archaeology Center’s interdisciplinary values and establishing a standard for community engagement; 

For your tireless work to make a sustainable and vibrant intellectual home for students, staff, and faculty in the Archaeology Center;

Alana Joy Okonkwo is warmly thanked for exceptional service to and on behalf of Stanford University.