Holly M. Barker

Holly M. Barker is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds positions in the Mentor Network and is part of the university’s Alumni community. Her roles include serving as Curator for Oceanic & Asian Culture at the Burke Museum.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, American University, 2000
• M.A. in International Education, American University, 1994
• B.A. in English, University of Rhode Island, 1987

Research interests focus on critical sport studies, Indigenous Methodologies, museum decolonization, nuclear weapons, Oceania, and sociocultural anthropology. Her work bridges museum practices, Pacific Islander studies, and decolonial frameworks.

No specific grants or advising details are provided, though her Burke Museum role suggests involvement in cultural heritage projects. She contributes to departmental resources and fieldwork guidance.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Burke Museum’s Oceanic & Asian Culture curation, collaborating with anthropological research groups.