Our Team

College of Arts and Letters Team

Katherine Reedy

Interim Dean | School of Social Sciences | Professor of Anthropology

Office: Education Building #62 | Room 347

Dr. Reedy received her PhD from the University of Cambridge (Pembroke College) in Social Anthropology in 2004 with an emphasis on arctic cultures, natural resource economies, and environmental policy. Dr. Reedy is a sociocultural anthropologist conducting ethnographic research primarily in the communities of the Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian Island Chain, and Pribilof Islands. Her primary research is investigating the role of traditional commercial and subsistence economies in the construction and maintenance of indigenous Aleut/Unangax̂ identity and village sustainability. Research projects have spanned topics involving indigenous rights and representations of identity, Aleut/Unangax̂ culture and history, ecological anthropology, ethnohistory, economic development, subsistence and commercial fisheries, local knowledge of food harvesting and ecology, oil and gas development, energy development, and environmental and fisheries policymaking. In addition to ongoing ethnographic work, current projects investigate the marine historical ecology of the Pacific cod fishery and the integration of marine energy resources into the existing infrastructure of coastal communities. Dr. Reedy accepts graduate students with interests in any area of inquiry related to indigeneity and applied anthropology. Raised on a farm in Idaho, and having raised two sons in Pocatello, her family enjoys downhill skiing, hiking, fishing, snowmachining, urban farming, and travel adventures.

Reedy CV

Zackery Heern

Associate Dean for Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor - Middle East, Islam, World History

Office: Business Administration Building Room 249

(208) 282-3211

zackeryheern@isu.edu

John Gribas

Associate Dean for Fine Arts and Humanities, Professor for CMP

Office: Business Administration Building Room 247

(208) 282‐5801

johngribas@isu.edu

Melissa Ely

Management Assistant

Office: Business Administration Building Room 251

208-282-3053

melissaely@isu.edu

Lexii Jackson

Administrative Assistant II

Office: Business Administration Building Room 248

208‐282‐3204

jackalex@isu.edu

Clyde Anderson

University Business Officer

Office: Business Administration Building Room 244

(208) 282‐4599

clydeanderson@isu.edu

Bobby Udy

Senior Accountant

Office: Business Administration Building Room 242

(208) 282-4569

bobbyudy@isu.edu

Patricia Overy

Financial Technician

Office: Business Administration Building Room 239

208‐282‐3360

patriciaovery@isu.edu

Tabitha La Force

Director of Development for the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences and the School of the Arts

Office: Business Administration #5 Room 240

208-282-1404

tabithalaforce@isu.edu

Kaylee McKay

Marketing Associate

(208) 731-0004

kayleemckay@isu.edu

Kaylee McKay is the Marketing Associate for the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences and the School of the Arts at Idaho State University. She helps share the stories, programs, and opportunities of CHESS and SOA through graphic design, marketing campaigns, digital and traditional media, and creative storytelling.

With a background in communication, marketing, design, and event promotion, Kaylee enjoys finding creative ways to connect audiences with ISU's programs and communities. She works to develop effective marketing strategies, strengthen engagement, and support the goals of CHESS and SOA. Outside of work, Kaylee enjoys baking, cooking, creating art, reading, and gardening.