Tatiana Hargrove Ma, Rpa

Assistant Staff Archaeologist / Bioarchaeologist at SWCA

Tatiana Hargrove, MA, RPA has a diverse work experience. Tatiana is currently a Cultural Resource Technician II / Bioarchaeologist at SWCA Environmental Consultants, where they conduct archaeological surveys, field testing, and monitoring. Tatiana also assists in curatorial tasks and prepares files for curation at various institutions. Prior to this, they worked as a Graduate Instructional Assistant at Texas State University from 2020 to 2022. Tatiana also has experience as a Circulation Assistant at Berry College Memorial Library from 2016 to 2020. During the summer before their senior year at Berry College, they worked as a Department Secretary Assistant, where they reviewed and edited documents, ran errands, and performed administrative tasks. Tatiana also interned as an F.U.N. Intern at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in 2018, where they supervised teenagers, implemented educational ideas, and conducted research for interactive learning stations. Additionally, they worked as a Writing Center Consultant at the Berry College Writing Center, assisting students with writing and comprehension skills.

Tatiana Hargrove, MA, RPA has a strong educational background in anthropology and biological anthropology. Tatiana obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Anthropology from Berry College, where they studied from 2016 to 2020. In 2018, they also had a brief educational experience in anthropology at the Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici.

Continuing their academic pursuit, Tatiana pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Biological Anthropology at Texas State University from 2020 to 2022. During their time at Texas State University, they specialized in the study of biological anthropology, focusing on research and analysis related to human evolution, skeletal biology, and forensic anthropology.

In addition to their formal education, Tatiana has acquired several certifications to enhance their expertise in the field. Tatiana obtained the certification of Approved Bioarchaeologist from the City of San Antonio in July 2022. Tatiana also received specialized training in Basic Human Osteology, Mapping Techniques and Making, and Identification of Human vs. Nonhuman Bone from the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University between 2020 and 2021.

With their extensive education and certifications, Tatiana Hargrove, MA, RPA demonstrates their commitment to developing a comprehensive understanding of anthropology and biological anthropology, as well as their dedication to acquiring practical skills and knowledge in the field.

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