Heeyyyy! I’m Carly, thrilled to have you here! I’m a southwest archaeologist, content creator, and ultimate hype woman for Simply Social, alongside my page: @carlyboldlygoes. I’m also a Geeks Who Drink Quizmaster in New Mexico. I love the outdoors, supporting local businesses, education, traveling, birding, crafts, content creation, hiking, thrifting, animals, photography, and more. I have a diverse range of skills and hobbies all fueled by my unstoppable enthusiasm. Let’s collaborate!

Archaeology Highlights:

• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a focus in Archaeology from the University of Arizona.
• Master’s Degree in Public Archaeology from the University of New Mexico.
• Extensive experience working in Arizona and New Mexico for prestigious organizations such as the US Forest Service, National Park Service, Archaeology Southwest, various CRM companies, New Mexico Historic Sites, and the New Mexico State Land Office.
• Recipient of the Cordell/Powers Prize for delivering the best talk by an archaeologist under 35 at the 2017 Pecos Conference.
• As an active participant in professional conferences such as the Society for American Archaeology Conference and Pecos Conference, I have delivered numerous lectures and conducted hands-on field school-style public excavation projects in New Mexico. My passion lies in working with students and the public
• Registered as a Crew Chief in the state, I am currently advancing toward becoming a Principal Investigator.

Creative Highlights

• During my undergraduate studies, I pursued an array of art courses encompassing photography, 2D and 3D art, illustration, design, and more.
• From 2011 to the present, I have accumulated significant professional experience in marketing, graphic design, and social media.
• In 2020, I established my own business creating clay earrings. Throughout this venture, I developed a comprehensive brand strategy, including physical marketing materials, website design, and logo creation.
• From 2020 to 2023, I served as an educator and manager at Los Luceros, where I developed crafts and activities, created a tiktok managed a devoted Facebook community, and implemented both virtual and in-person programs.
• In 2023, I joined forces with Caitlin and Amy of Simply Social Med as a Creative Content Manager.
• In 2024, I intensified my focus on content creation on my personal platform, culminating in the creation of this website.