FEDERAL WAY, WA, August 08, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cheryl L. Cooper Huckerby has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Huckerby, a distinguished cultural resource manager, dedicated 25 years to the United States Department of Defense, where she played a pivotal role in advising federal agencies on compliance with historic preservation laws. Her expertise in archaeology, particularly Native American archaeology, played a crucial role in safeguarding sites and landscapes of historical significance. Dr. Huckerby educated military and governmental personnel about legal obligations under preservation statutes and collaborated with Native American tribes and local historical societies to ensure cultural sensitivity and proper stewardship of historically significant sites.

Throughout her career, Dr. Huckerby conducted on-site assessments across the United States, evaluating the historical integrity and structural condition of properties. She worked closely with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to assess, document and manage historic properties. Her responsibilities included responding to major events such as natural disasters, exemplified by her assessment of the National Guard installation in New Orleans after a hurricane. Dr. Huckerby coordinated with specialists for structural repairs or evaluations and authored formal reports with recommendations for federal officials.

Dr. Huckerby's professional journey began at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in zoology and a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology in 1985. She furthered her education at the University of New England in Armidale, Australia, where she obtained both a master's degree and a PhD in archaeology in 1990. Dr. Huckerby also completed the Army Management Staff College's online program, where she served as class president and contributed significantly to a pioneering remote cohort.

Following her doctoral work, Dr. Huckerby relocated to the Pacific Northwest, where she was introduced to cultural resource management through a fortuitous connection with the cultural resource manager at Fort Lewis. He was in need of assistance overseeing both Fort Lewis and the Yakima Training Center, two military installations situated on Native American lands, which required careful engagement with tribal communities. This opportunity marked the beginning of Dr. Huckerby's decades-long federal service.

Throughout her tenure, Dr. Huckerby took pride in educating both military and civilian personnel, many of whom had little or no prior exposure to preservation responsibilities. She served as an instructor at various military schoolhouses, equipping staff with the tools and understanding necessary to navigate complex federal preservation laws. She emphasized the practical value of these statutes, encouraging professionals to view them as supportive frameworks that enhance rather than restrict operations. One of Dr. Huckerby's most rewarding accomplishments was facilitating constructive dialogue between stakeholders and helping to reframe preservation law as a key ally in achieving mission success.

In recognition of her leadership and service, Dr. Huckerby received numerous awards, including the Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal in both 1998 and 2002, as well as the Commander's Award for Leadership in 2002. Additionally, Dr. Huckerby had the honor of chairing two sessions at the Society for American Archaeology conferences and was formerly listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Huckerby is a creative spirit with a passion for sewing. Today, she resides in a retirement community, where she remains active despite ongoing recovery from a cerebral aneurysm suffered in 2017. Her long-term memory and enthusiasm remain intact, and she is eager to return to teaching, whether at the university level or through community-based programs such as 4-H. In both cultural preservation and creative arts, Dr. Huckerby is committed to sharing her knowledge, inspiring others and leaving a lasting legacy.

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