Jesse West-Rosenthal

Jesse West-Rosenthal, Ph.D. is a Program Specialist with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Dr. West-Rosenthal is a seasoned archaeologist with nearly two decades of expertise in the archaeology of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. He currently serves as a staff reviewer in the Review and Compliance Section of the SHPO. Since 2011, Dr. West-Rosenthal has been instrumental in reviewing a wide range of projects for impacts on archaeological resources under federal and state law, ensuring they meet both legal and preservation standards. He has helped to organize trainings, conferences, and workshops for both professional and public audiences, and coordinated with other federal and state programs to ensure consideration of historic and archaeological resources in various program areas. Holding both an M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts, Dr. West-Rosenthal blends scholarly expertise with practical experience to help shape the future of historic preservation.