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    DISPATCHES FROM THE AIA

    Apr 11, 2019 4 minutes

    archaeological.org

    A THANK YOU TO ANN BENBOW

    After five years at the helm of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), Ann Benbow is stepping down as Executive Director. Throughout her time at the AIA, Ann has been an inspiring leader. She tackled many of the Institute’s most pressing initiatives, including a forthcoming redesign of the AIA’s website, and forged new relationships with other learned societies while strengthening relationships already in existence. Ann brought her long experience with and unflagging dedication to outreach and education to the forefront of her leadership. She secured funding from federal agencies for International Archaeology Day (IAD), including multiple years of sponsorship from the National Park Service. In addition, under

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