Samantha Dollinger

Samantha Dollinger is a Lecturer at the Anthropology Department of Sonoma State University. Since 2019, she has taught methods courses such as Survey and Site Recording Methods and CRM Project Management, transitioning from internships to practicum programs. She has served as the Small Contracts Coordinator at the Anthropological Studies Center (ASC) since 2021, leveraging her 12+ years of experience in cultural resource management (CRM) across California.

• M.A. in Cultural Resources Management, Sonoma State University (2017)
• B.A. in Anthropology, San Diego State University (2011)
• B.A. in Journalism, San Diego State University (2011)

Her research expertise focuses on California archaeology, particularly in the Mojave Desert, Catalina Island, and forested environments of Northwest California. She specializes in cultural landscapes, rock art, geoarchaeology, and CRM compliance with federal/state laws like CEQA. Her technical skills include ArcGIS and Adobe programs for site mapping and technical report writing.