was a mind blowing experience. The students and I had the opportunity to participate in a human anatomy lab in which we were introduced to various body parts such as the brain, heart, and lungs; we were able to work with real human body parts. Being able to hold the heart of a deceased individual who had undergone multiple bypasses really hit home…About a year ago my mom had a couple of blocked/clogged arteries and had to undergo open heart surgery…Being able to hold the heart in my hands not only exposed me to but also helped me to further understand the causes and effects of a blocked/clogged artery. I am truly thankful to still have my mom around today, she is thee best :] ❤
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I am a strong, proud, indigenous woman of German, Spaniard, and Native American descent. I was born and raised in Palm Springs, California however my Native ancestry traces back to the state of Texas. My tribal affiliation is that of Caddo, Comanche, and Apache. I am a former graduate of California State Polytechnic University Pomona, otherwise known as "Cal Poly Pomona." I graduated in June of 2010. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology with an emphasis on Cultural Resource Management and a minor in Native American studies. I have conducted fieldwork throughout California, including but not limited to Sage Canyon in the western Mojave desert and Catalina Island. During my time as an undergraduate, I took part in an in depth analysis and cataloguing of artifacts from an archaeological site known as SBR-270 located in Rancho Cucamonga. The analysis was published through the Society for California Archaeology and the artifacts are currently being housed by the San Bernardino County Museum where they will remain for permanent curation. View all posts by Jessica Valdez
