Susan C. Larsen
SIQ Professional Archaeologist, Geologist-in-Training, Oregon Qualified Archaeologist
Susan is a Secretary of the Interior Qualified Professional Archaeologist, earning a dual Bachelor’s degree in Geology and Anthropology in 2013, and a Master’s in Anthropology in 2015. Since 2012 Susan has worked on over 150 archaeological projects in Washington and Oregon, specializing in shell midden analysis and geomorphology. Additionally, Susan was born and raised on Whidbey Island, and is from a mixed European and Indigenous ethnic background and approaches archaeological work from the perspective of preservation rather than discovery.
Nicholas E. Gouette
Field Director
Nicholas was raised in the Stanwood area. He graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor's degree in anthropology in 2013. He has experience in both field and laboratory archaeology, and specializes in groundstone tool manufacture and residue analysis. His professional work has focused on archaeology in Washington State, but additionally, Nicholas has experience in heavy civil construction, including work as a foreman and on project bidding.
Dave Alexander
Senior Archaeologist
Holly Corbin
Archaeologist 1
Holly was raised in Alaska in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley before moving to Washington. She graduated from Western Washington University in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, and a minor in Geology. She has worked in a variety of service jobs, and in agriculture in both Alaska and Washington. She has an interest in Geoarchaeology and since graduating and starting her professional career, she has taken an interest in shell midden analysis.
Em Thomas
Archaeologist 1
Originally from Vancouver Washington, Em moved to Bellingham and graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology in 2024. Since graduating, Em has worked on a variety of field projects throughout Northwestern Washington gaining experience working with shell midden, culturally modified trees, stone tools, and a variety of historic sites.
Tate Norwood
Archaeologist I
Dylan Bertapelle
Archaeologist I
Dalton Sparks
Student Archaeologist
James Jefferson
Student Archaeologist
Tracy Powell
Student Archaeologist
Sasha A.
Administrative Assistant
Sasha has a supportive role at Legacy Anthropology and assists with a variety of office and field tasks. Their support to the company includes preparing field gear and documents, organizing project documents, auditing finances, and field lab cataloging. Sasha is currently pursuing an education in Criminology.
Tyra McClure
Administrative Assistant
Tyra has a supportive role at Legacy Anthropology and assists with a variety of office and field tasks. Her support to the company includes preparing field gear and documents, organizing project documents, auditing finances, and field lab cataloging.