Our Team

Rebekah brings over 20 years of experience in cultural resource management and archaeology, with specialized training in human osteology and San Diego archaeology. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Anthropology from San Diego State University, where her focus on osteology shaped her early work and commitment to ethical stewardship. A Registered Professional Archaeologist, Rebekah has completed advanced workshops with the American Board of Forensic Anthropology and Arizona State University’s Identification of Archaeological Human Remains program. She has worked closely for many years with the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office and the Imperial County Coroner, supporting the identification of archaeological human remains in alignment with Native American cultural protocols, a responsibility she is trusted to carry out by the Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee (KCRC). Known for her technical rigor and cultural sensitivity, Rebekah leads projects with a deep commitment to ethical practice, cultural respect, and community-centered archaeological work.

As a business leader and advocate, Rebekah has co-founded and operated the cultural resource firm Loveless Linton, Inc., dedicated to ethical, community-centered archaeology and equitable access in the field. She challenges traditional power structures in cultural resource management, working to shift decision-making toward collaboration with Native communities. Rebekah is the author of The Repatriation Protocol of Deceased Migrants in San Diego, an in-depth exploration of the archaeological, cultural, and procedural aspects of human movement in the border region. Throughout her career, she has focused on restoring identities, advancing ethical practice, and expanding access to information and pathways that have historically excluded both descendant and Indigenous communities. Through education, research, and advocacy, she continues to build cooperative, culturally-aligned relationships that elevate community voices and protect heritage.

Driven by a commitment to access, healing, and connection, Rebekah’s work focuses on restoring relationships to identity, history, and community. In her early osteology work, she supported efforts to repatriate deceased migrants and reunite families with loved ones, ensuring families had access to records, databases, and every tool available for identification and return. As a technical expert, she has dedicated her career to creating pathways of access, ensuring cultural resources are documented, protected, and returned in ways that honor their origins. Serving as a bridge between Western archaeology and Indigenous cultural protocols, Rebekah works to reshape institutional approaches and expand access for communities historically excluded from decision-making and stewardship of their heritage.