Who We Are
Pinnacle Archaeology was formed in 2023 by Ashlee Hart, with assistance from family and a close group of field archaeologists who all believed in the mission that Ashlee stood for. We are in archaeology for the love of the field and the passion to protect and preserve the cultural resources of the peoples who inhabited and lived off of the land before us. We are a 100 percent employee and woman owned company that aims to be stewards of the land and cultural resources that we encounter and record. Pinnacle is a registered Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) with the State of Idaho Transportation Department under regulations set forth in 49 CFR 26 and a certified United States Small Business Administration (SBA) women-owned, small business (WOSB).
Our Values
Integrity means we take ownership of our projects with transparency, professionalism, and high standards.
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Passion means we have experienced, inquisitive, and hard-working staff teaming up to identify, record, and protect cultural heritage.
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Innovation means we never settle for less than excellence but continue to learn and grow to continue to expand our expertise and the field of archaeology.
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Impact means that we strive to collaborate and empower others through teaching, service, and partnerships.
Ashlee Hart, Ph.D RPA
President / Principal Archaeologist
Dr. Ashlee Hart has over 10 years of experience as a professional archaeologist. She exceeds the Secretary of the Interior qualifications as a professional archaeologist and historian. Additionally, She has conducted international and interdisciplinary research working with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and stakeholders in various environments.
Jacob Nelson, B.S.
Associate Archaeologist
Jacob has over 10 years of professional experience. He has a diverse history in ecological, biological, and cultural fieldwork, as well as various other occupations which keep him outdoors and enjoying life. He began working on projects in archaeology in 2004, and over the last 19 years has participated in around 15 seasons of pedestrian survey, site recordation, and excavation in 14 states, Alaska, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Brooklynn Carnevale, B.S.
Staff Archaeologist
Brooklynn has over 2 years of experience as a professional archaeologist. She is currently working on her M.S. in Cultural Resources Management at Adams State University. Brooklynn's research focuses on precontact exchange and trade networks in the northwestern United States. As a professional archaeologist, Brooklynn has worked on a variety of different projects from all Phases with various stakeholders across the northwestern United States.
Shalene Dickard, B.A.
GIS Technician/Staff Archaeologist
Shalene has over 5 years of experience as a GIS and archaeology professional. She is currently working on her M.A. in Cultural Resource Management at Adams State University. Shalene’s research interest focuses on using remote sensing technology to locate and record overland trails. Before working at Pinnacle Archaeology, Shalene managed the cultural resource and GIS program at a National Park Service Unit.