As Dr. Jesse R. Goliath's three-year term as the American Anthropology Association (AAA) liaison comes to an end on January 1, 2025, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for his dedicated service. The Register of Professional Archaeologists thanks Dr. Goliath for his invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to advancing the field.

Dr. Goliath, an Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology at the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures, has made significant strides in skeletal biology, focusing on forensic anthropology, microscopy, functional morphology, bioarchaeology, skeletal development, and bone biomechanics. His research, grounded in bone functional adaptation theory, explores the relationship between bone architecture and mechanical loads experienced during life. With extensive field recovery experience in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, Dr. Goliath has served as a consulting Forensic Anthropologist for various agencies. He has developed histological age estimation techniques and regression models for forensic casework and has presented his findings at numerous prestigious conferences. His published works in leading journals and contributions to edited volumes underscore his impact on the field. Currently, he is pioneering new methods for detecting variances in bone morphology using advanced imaging techniques.

Dr. Goliath’s expertise and dedication have made a lasting impact on the Register and the broader archaeological community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes for Dr. Goliath’s future endeavors.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jordi Rivera-Prince will be stepping into the role of AAA representative on the RPA board.

Dr. Jordi A. Rivera Prince is a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Anthropology at Brown University, with affiliations across several institutes, including the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World. Specializing in bioarchaeology and mortuary archaeology, her research spans coastal communities in the Andes and Colonial New England, focusing on social inequality, the materiality of the body, and equity in archaeological practice. Her work, supported by prestigious organizations like the National Science Foundation and the Ford Foundation, includes significant projects such as the North Burial Ground Documentation Project in Providence. Dr. Rivera Prince holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Florida.

We look forward to our continued cooperation and collaboration with AAA and the valuable insight Dr. Rivera-Prince will be sharing during her appointment.