Title: Archeologist
Company: Lava Beds National Monument
Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States
David Lorenzo Curtis, Archeologist at Lava Beds National Monument, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Archeology.
Mr. Curtis is an established archeologist who has been affiliated with the Lava Beds National Monument in Tulelake, California, since 2017. As a subject matter expert for archaeological resources on lands managed by the Lava Beds National Monument and the Tule Lake National Monument, he focuses much of his time on protecting and managing hundreds of archaeological sites. Among his varied responsibilities, Mr. Curtis supervises ground disturbances to ensure archaeological materials are not damaged, collects and manages data, and reports on his findings. Before his role at the monument, he was an archeological technician at Yosemite National Park for over a decade, beginning in 2005. He held various other roles simultaneously, including as an archeological technician at Point Reyes National Seashore from 2009 to 2010 and at Mojave National Preserve in California in 2006. Mr. Curtis’s career dates to 1997 when he first joined Selz Foundation Hazor Excavations as a field archaeologist.
A graduate of the University of New Mexico, Mr. Curtis received a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and archaeology, cum laude, in 1999. He also completed coursework toward a master’s degree in cultural resources management at Sonoma State University between 2007 and 2010. Beyond his formal education, he has remained at the forefront of his industry as a member of the Society for American Archaeology, the Oregon Archaeological Society, and the Archaeological Society of Central Oregon.
Throughout his distinguished tenure in the field, Mr. Curtis has become recognized for his expertise in assessing the significance of archeological sites and geographic information systems. He also significantly contributed to Yosemite’s Wilderness Restoration Program from 2005 to 2016, which was designed to reverse and prevent harmful environmental impacts. Mr. Curtis credits his success to his tenacity and unique ability to connect with individuals at every level, which has been key to his continued growth. In the coming years, he intends to preserve the area’s history while educating others about its significance. Moreover, he aims to ensure that all his research and data remain available so the next generation of archaeologists can continue progressing.
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