Educational Background

• PhD student, Southern Methodist University

• M.A., 2011, Central Washington University

• B.A., 2001, Loyola University Chicago

Academic Interests

• American West

• Native American

Personal Background

Ryan Booth is a second-year doctoral student.  Most recently, he worked as a full-time history instructor at Heritage University on the Yakama Reservation.  He also worked for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service prior to his appointment at Heritage.  He graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago in 2001. Ryan grew up on the Swinomish Reservation near LaConner, Washington and is a member of the Upper Skagit Tribe.

last updated 10/11.