Curriculum Vitae
Education + Certificates
Education Leadership & Policy | University of South Carolina, graduate program
Non-degree seeking
B.A., History & Art History | University of South Carolina
Graduated magna cum laude with Leadership Distinction in Research & Global Learning
Modern History | University of Warwick
Supplementary research year abroad in England
Centropa Summer Teacher Academy | Berlin
Anne Frank Youth Conference | Berlin
The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Culture Organizations | University of Maryland
Experience
Program Specialist, Sales | Gibbs Smith Education
Editor | Gibbs Smith Education
Content + Marketing Coordinator | Atlanta History Center
Executive Assistant | Historic Columbia
Special Projects Manager | Anne Frank House
Traveling Exhibits Manager | Anne Frank Partnership
Educator | South Carolina State Museum
Interview Correspondent | The Adroit Journal
Articles Editor | Garnet & Black Magazine
Presentations + Invited Lectures
2024
The Power of Storytelling: Museums, Archives, and Special Collections in a Multicultural World Symposium, featured speaker on the keynote panel and co-host of “How Should Institutions Engage with Communities Without Being Extractive?” session, at Kennesaw State University.
2023
“Storytelling In Museums,” a panel discussing the value of personal narrative in institutional settings at the Georgia Association of Museums Conference in Cartersville, Georgia.
2018
“Seen + Heard,” a panel celebrating the role of women in the Columbia community at the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network’s inaugural exhibition opening
2016
“Making the Case for the Arts and Humanities,” an invited lecture to the Board of Visitors on behalf of the College of Arts and Sciences (USC)
“You Are Here: Navigating Public History in the Parking Lot,” a presentation as part of the Graduation with Leadership Distinction showcase (at the request of the Department of Undergraduate Research)
2015
“Lyles, Bissett, Carlisle, and Wolff: A Case Study for Researching and Preserving Mid-Century Modern Architecture,” presented to the Columbia Design League, School of Visual Arts & Design, and guests at the Earnest F Hollings Special Collections Library (USC)
“A Legacy of Leaders: Preston Residential College and the WPA in Columbia,” paper presented as part of Discover USC detailing the findings of Magellan Grant research
SERVICE
2021
Member, Theory and Practice Committee, National Emerging Museum Professional Network
Member, Special Committee on Black Heritage, Historic Atlanta
2020
Member, Atlanta Emerging Museum Professionals
Member, Equity Action Team, Atlanta History Center
Reader, South Carolina 4th grade history textbook, Gibbs-Smith Education
2019
Annual Meeting Social Media Chair, Southeastern Museums Conference
2018
Advisory Board, Museum of Education (University of South Carolina)
Community Partner, South Carolina State Museum’s Homeschool Thursday
Member, College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Council (USC)
Costumed Interpreter, Mystery at the Museum (South Carolina State Museum)
2017
Selection Committee for the Columbia City Flag Redesign
Member, College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Council (USC)
Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network Seen + Heard participant
2016
Costumed Interpreter, Elmwood Cemetery Secrets from the Grave Tour
Costumed Interpreter, Historic Halloween (Historic Columbia)
2015
Exhibit transportation and peer guide training for Anne Frank For South Carolina
2010
Donations manager, Accio Books book drive (Harry Potter Alliance)
GRANTS & HONORS
2018
South Carolina Council on the Holocaust Mini-Grant ($1000)
2017
Undergraduate Art History Excellence Award, in honor of Charles R. Mack (highest honor for an Art History student at USC)
2016
Graduation with Leadership Distinction in Global Learning (USC)
Graduation with Leadership Distinction in Research (USC)
Beyond Warwick Research Grant ($2800)
2015
Magellan Research Grant, Architectural History
Warwick Exchange Modern History Scholarship ($3000)
Undergraduate Art History Excellence Award, in honor of Charles R. Mack (highest honor for an Art History student at USC)
2013
Presidential Scholar in the Arts (Semi-finalist, Poetry)
YoungArts Foundation Silver Medalist (Poetry)
Gold Key, nonfiction portfolio, Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards
2012
Finalist, Leonard Milburg Poetry Prize (Princeton University)
Honorable Mention and Notable Work, Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest (Hollins University)