Our Team

Kylie Lower

Kylie Lower holds a Bachelor of Anthropology from Utah State University and a Master of Archaeology from Flinders University. She worked as an archaeological consultant in the United States, garnering experience in development-driven surveys and research, before continuing her career in Australia in 2008. She has since assumed managerial roles and directed many archaeological surveys including overseeing post-fieldwork procedures such as data management and analysis with a successful environment and heritage firm based in Western Australia. She has also been involved in teaching field schools and cultural heritage management at Flinders University, and made the company an industry partner; accepting several volunteers per year to gain hands-on experience.  Kylie’s interests are in community-based ethnoarchaeology, which she has gained much experience in through her ongoing work with the Ngadjuri people (and other groups with whom she closely works) of South Australia.

Alyssa De Luna

Alyssa De Luna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ancient Egypt and the Near East from Macquarie University and a Master’s degree in Archaeology and Heritage Management from Flinders University. She has also studied at the Hebrew University in Israel. Alyssa has extensive knowledge in archaeology and heritage management through her participation in several archaeological projects and field schools both overseas and in Australia. Alyssa has also been involved on the development of a Visual Dictionary for the elite tombs at Beni Hassan; using photographs, line art and architectural plans to create accessible and detailed features of each tomb. Alyssa is particularly interested in Aboriginal rock art, heritage protection and fire management but is slowly finding herself captivated by community-based ethnoarchaeology as she continues to work with the Ngadjuri people in South Australia. 

Anika Bradshaw

Anika Bradshaw has a Bachelor degree in Archaeology and has worked as a female Specialist with Adnyamathanha community members for 4 years. Through her professional experience and university field schools she has worked with other community members of the Jawoyn, Ngadjuri and Nukunu people. She has experienced listening and learning from Traditional Owners as well as working with senior professionals and other key stakeholders. She is particularly interested in community-based archaeology, ethnoarchaeology and Aboriginal land and water management practices for food production.

Alex Watson

Alex Watson holds a Bachelor of Archaeology and a Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems from Flinders University. He is currently studying a Masters of Archaeology and Heritage Management from Flinders University. He has been involved in several internships, volunteer experiences, and field-based opportunities in archaeology that have contributed to his understanding of recording archaeological finds and finds, GIS and archaeological survey, data management, and developing community relationships.

Chantal Wight

Chantal Wight holds a Bachelor of Archaeology degree and a Graduate Diploma in Archaeology from Flinders University. She has been the technical officer for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences since March 2011; her duties including facilitating research, teaching, and laboratory and fieldwork preparation for staff and research students. Chantal has been involved in a number of field and research projects, and is experienced in recording archaeological finds, structures, site plan creation and compiling field reports, and is working on a Masters Degree analysing shell middens on Cape York.

Andrew Cooper

Andrew Cooper holds an Honours Degree in Archaeology from the Australian National University and is currently undertaking a PhD on Late Holocene Mobility in the Pilbara at the University of Western Australia. He has worked as an archaeologist for over ten years. In that time, he has worked on a wide range of projects in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. Andrew has a broad expertise in all facets of cultural heritage management including site identification and recording, stone artefact analysis, site card and report preparation, data management, GIS and archaeological survey and excavation techniques. He has extensive experience in engaging and working with Aboriginal communities and has a solid understanding of the cultural, social and economic issues that affect Aboriginal communities. Andrew has been included on the list of Victorian Heritage Advisors since 2007.

Jasmine Willika

Jasmine Willika is a young Jawoyn woman from Barunga community in the Northern Territory. She is currently undertaking the final year of her Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Archaeology) and has recently started volunteering with BHC to gain experience in heritage consulting and archaeological practice. She would like to take what she learns from her degree back to her community to promote and protect the valuable cultural heritage of the region.