Dr. Julie Francis

Julie has directed archaeological excavations and studied Native American rock art sites in Wyoming for 50 years. She has had the privilege of working with tribal representatives to gain a much deeper understanding of rock art from indigenous perspectives and the critical role these sites play in indigenous religious beliefs. Dr. William T. Mulloy was her undergraduate advisor at the University of Wyoming, and she took every class he taught. Julie was fascinated by Mulloy’s perspectives on the ancient history of Polynesia and Rapa Nui and was deeply touched to first visit his grave on Rapa Nui in 2008 and to learn of the reverence and honor in which he is held by the Rapa Nui people. She has served on the EIF Scholarship Committee and currently serves on the Finance and Outreach committees.