Insightful, grounded events on sustainable language technology.
I offer lectures, invited talks, and conference presentations that bridge linguistic research, community‑centered design, and sustainable language technology. My academic speaking focuses on connecting theory with lived practice, giving audiences a clear view of how revitalization work unfolds on the ground.
Grounded in Practice, Informed by Research
My talks draw from more than a decade of hands‑on work with community‑led revitalization projects. I emphasize practical insights, ethical considerations, and the design decisions that shape successful long‑term outcomes.
Topics I Speak On
I am available to speak on any of the following topics:
- Digital lexicography and sustainable dictionary workflows
- Community‑driven approaches to language documentation
- Reawakening of sleeping languages
- Decolonizing language work
- Current and future langauge technology landscape
- Collaborative models between researchers and Indigenous communities
- Long‑term planning for digital language resources
- Revitalization lexicography
- Career advice for emerging language workers and students entering revitalization and tech‑adjacent fields
- and more
For Academic Programs and Events
I regularly speak with:
- Linguistics departments and graduate seminars
- Digital humanities and information science programs
- Language revitalization certificate programs
- Conferences, symposia, and invited colloquia
Each talk is tailored to the audience’s background—whether they’re students encountering revitalization work for the first time or researchers seeking deeper engagement with community‑centered methodologies.
I genuinely enjoy speaking about my work, my approach, and hearing about yours.
Community Workshops
I offer hands‑on, community‑centered workshops designed to build confidence, strengthen local capacity, and support long‑term language revitalization goals. Every workshop is tailored to your team’s experience level, project stage, and the tools you’re using.
Build Skills Together
Workshops focus on practical, immediately usable skills—whether your team is just getting started or refining an established workflow. Sessions can include topics such as:
- Understanding and planning sustainable dictionary workflows
- Navigating your project’s software and tools with confidence
- Creating accessible, community‑friendly documentation
- Strengthening collaboration between linguists, community members, and tech partners
Designed for All Experience Levels
Workshops are structured to support everyone in the room, from fluent speakers and Elders to new team members and emerging language workers. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where participants feel supported, included, and empowered to contribute.
