UC Berkeley has a long tradition of operating a student-run Anthropology journal. In 1950, UC Berkeley Anthropology created the “Kroeber Anthropological Society” or “KAS,” one of the oldest student-run Anthropology journals in the country. The Handprint was inspired by this foundation, with the mission to document, share, and support UC Berkeley student/faculty research from both inside and outside the Anthropology department. Operating under a holistic and inclusive philosophy—fitting for such a vibrant discipline—we welcome submissions from UC Berkeley students/faculty of any academic background whose research aligns with the overall mission of Berkeley Anthropology.
Meet the team
Milka Grenier
Co-editor-in-chiefMilka is a Anthropology undergraduate at UC Berkeley, focusing on socio-cultural studies and museum methods with the goal of working in a museum after graduation. I’m also minoring in Art History, with a particular interest in modern and contemporary art and design.
Liam McEvoy
Co-editor-in-chief & WebmasterLiam is a undergraduate student at UC Berkeley majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures . I am interested in ancient Egyptian medical and legal texts, mass spectrometry analysis, and ancient language.
Blake Palmer
Co-editor-in-chiefBlake is a undergraduate transfer student double majoring in Anthropology and Gender and Women’s Studies at UC Berkeley. I have specific interests in archaeology, thanatology, social justice, and cultural resource management.
Mishel Tachet
Co-editor-in-chiefMishel Tachet is a first-generation university student, completing her undergraduate degree in Anthropology. Her focus is on sociocultural and environmental anthropology, with interest in multi-species ethnography, natureculture themes, climate change, and borders.
Trishla Ratnam Dedhia
Article Submission EditorTrishla is an undergraduate student studying Linguistics, Anthropology, and Arabic. Her research interests include the anthropology of sport, educational sociolinguistics, folkloristics, and archival science. She can be persuaded to follow just about any sport given a good enough narrative, so please feel free to try.
Jade Lomas
Writers-in-Residence & Columnists Submissions EditorJade is a transfer and senior undergraduate majoring in anthropology. As a first-generation Mexican-American, she is interested in making archaeology (and the discipline of anthropology overall) more accessible and welcoming for everyone. When she is not in school, she is usually playing Overwatch with Interpol playing in the background.
Tara Yasmin Akin
Social Media EditorTara is a UC Berkeley Undergraduate student from Turkey, majoring in Anthropology. My main interests are modes of economic production, contemporary politics, Marxism, and the Middle East.
Kelly Chau Nguyen
Outreach AssistantI’m Kelly, and I’m an undergraduate student pursuing degrees in Anthropology and Political Science at UC Berkeley. I am passionate about history, geography, international relations, and environmental issues. In addition to my work with the Berkeley Handprint, I am involved in a plethora of other clubs and organizations on campus, including Red Cross at Cal and Habitat for Humanity. For fun, I like to travel, read, visit museums, and explore nature. After I complete my undergraduate education, I plan on serving in the U.S. Peace Corps and eventually applying to graduate school. My goal is to pursue both a law degree and a master’s degree in foreign service or international relations, which would help set me up for success in my dream job of being a diplomat.
Fiona Pang
Website DesignerFiona is a electrical engineering and computer science undergraduate with an extreme passion for math. My favorite is linear algebra, and I love doing math in my free time! I aspire to be a cybersecurity engineer. I’ve loved playing around with hacking tools and learning about them ever since I was a kid. Outside of my studies, I am super into electronic music and fashion. I also love playing the guitar and singing.
Rory Hinkle
Outreach EditorRory is a senior, and a transfer student from Sonoma County with a background in bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology. As the Outreach Editor, I am excited to collaborate with the Berkeley community and foster relationships within and between departments. My research focuses on LiDAR 3D imaging and community-accountable archaeological methods. Outside of research, I am a horror buff and nature nerd, with a beloved fat cat named Duckie.
Nevada Coy
Managing EditorNevada is a undergraduate from Los Angeles studying Anthropology and Gender & Women’s Studies at UC Berkeley. My academic interests center on obstetrics and reproductive health, and I also work in the Anthropology Reading Room and Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology. Outside academics, I enjoy caring for plants and drawing.
Please contact us at thehandprint@berkeley.edu if you are interested in joining the team!
