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Jim Rhoads is a retired full-time employee currently undertaking research on Papuan Gulf spirit boards and social identity. With over 30 years of experience, he is an anthropologist and archaeologist specializing in Papua New Guinea and Australian Indigenous cultures. Jim has served as a senior and executive manager for both Commonwealth and State governments for 18 years, focusing on strategic planning and policy development. He spent 14 years in public service and was involved with the W.S. Lonnie Awards, serving as a council member responsible for overseeing the awards' redevelopment and management, as well as judging. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2015, contributing to global efforts in education and development. Jim holds a PhD in Prehistory, focusing on the Melanesian Sago palm users from the Australian National University, awarded on 7 August 1980. Additionally, he serves as an Honorary Research Associate at the Australian Museum since 2016.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Currently undertaking research on Papuan Gulf spirit boards and social identity.
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