About Jaime
Jaime Holthuysen has taught anthropology at Bellevue College for more than a decade. She holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology and an MA in Archaeology. Her doctoral research, supported by the National Science Foundation, explored theories of embodiment and gender in American mixed martial arts. Her master’s research examined ceremonial and ritual objects from Northwest Mexico.
At Bellevue College, she regularly teaches Language, Culture and Society (ANTH 208), American Life and Culture (ANTH 180), and Food, Drink and Culture (ANTH 108).
Outside the classroom, Jaime enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest through overlanding and dispersed camping with her family, salsa dancing, and real estate. She is a licensed real estate broker in Washington state. She is also the founder and organizer of Woodinville Lunar New Year, an annual community celebration dedicated to sharing and preserving Lunar New Year traditions.