EDUCATION
MA in Public History, concentration in Digital Humanities & Media Studies
Temple University | 2017 – 2019 Full Merit Scholar
BA in History & Sociology, minor in LGBT Studies, summa cum laude
Temple University | 2014 – 2017 Provost’s Scholar, Honors Program, Dean’s List Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta National History Honors Society
Certificate in History & Medieval Studies
University of Cambridge | 2016 EMPLOYMENT
Program Manager
COSACOSA art at large, Inc. | August 2014 – Present Lead programming, outreach, and communications for a nationally-recognized public arts nonprofit. Manage project budgets, assessment data, grant applications, and final reports. Cultivate and maintain partner networks through the creation and distribution of accessible digital media. Research Fellow to Dr. Tukufu Zuberi, Lasry Family Professor of Race Relations
University of Pennsylvania | April 2018 – August 2019 Managed research and communications for the production of a full-length documentary film. Coordinated expense reports, prospect research, grant proposals, and databases. Implemented project calendars and established partnerships. Graduate Extern for Gender & Sexuality Inclusion,
Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership Temple University | August 2017 – May 2019 Directed all LGBTQIA+ programming and trainings for students, faculty, staff, and community members. Developed and implemented marketing, budgets, and assessments. Liaised with local and national constituents while serving on task forces advocating for marginalized students. Curatorial Intern, National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution | May 2018 – August 2018 Collaborated on the creation and evaluation of public programming for Black, Asian, disabled, and queer histories, including the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Researched and processed archival collections for online databases, and assisted with material culture acquisition. Public Programs Intern
National Endowment for the Humanities | June 2018 – July 2018 Assessed the reach and effectiveness of funded projects using qualitative and quantitative research, statistical analysis, data visualization, and digital mapping. Prepared and presented reports to program officers and government officials. Contributed to social media campaigns, and initiated a report on engagement analytics. John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archival Intern
William Way LGBT Community Center | May 2017 – December 2017 Researched and processed approximately five thousand pamphlets, posters, and other graphic material from the international AIDS Library Graphics Collection. Led community outreach and advocacy efforts while supporting students, scholars, and activists' exploration of the archives. Co-curated a multimedia exhibition.
Intellectual Heritage Department Tutor
Temple University | September 2015 – May 2017 Worked with students taking the required two-semester Intellectual Heritage sequence. Discussed major texts from various cultural and intellectual traditions, through which core humanities concepts were introduced. Provided feedback on assignments. Research Assistant to Dr. Hilary Lowe, Director of The Center for Public History
Temple University | August 2015 – May 2017 Reviewed and digitized microfilm of over one thousand personal papers from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Dana, dating from 1914 to 1950. Researched and wrote about the significance of politics and sexuality in his life, in relation to his preservation efforts at the historic Longfellow House. Digital Collections Intern
Historical Society of Pennsylvania | May 2016 – December 2016 Collected, researched, and digitized over five hundred historic manuscripts and graphics. Assigned metadata to uploaded materials and managed online databases. Collaborated with imaging and rights staff, while liaising with independent and institutional researchers. Curated an archival exhibition.
Research Assistant to Jonathan Ned Katz, Founder/Co-Director
OutHistory.org | March 2016 – August 2016 Collaborated on historical research and content development for a grassroots LGBT history initiative. Created and expanded transnational timeline of queer activism, organizing, and resistance. Developed exhibition features that included oral histories and archival materials.
PUBLICATIONS
Articles
Online
Other
PRESENTATIONS
Panels
Roundtables
Posters/Talks
SERVICE
Community Organizer
Nicetown-Tioga Improvement Team | September 2014 – Present Create a website and maintain digital communications for a grassroots organization. Provide technical support to neighborhood residents at monthly public forums for dialogue, planning, and action. Disseminate information on local histories and ongoing neighborhood advocacy issues, such as gentrification, health, and safety. Project Manager & Nonfiction Editor
Asian Pacific Islander Transmasculine Anthology | October 2019 – September 2020 Oversaw communications and development for a published collection of art and writing, highlighting the experiences of transmasculine Asian Pacific Islanders. Set goals, maintained deadlines, and facilitated meetings. Copyedited submissions. Community Advisory Board Member
Connecting Latinos en Pareja | April 2018 – December 2019 Collaborate on strategic planning for a community-based research study on HIV prevention, promoting safer sex practices between men who have sex with men. Assist with outreach initiatives and establishing organizational partnerships. Civics Coordinator
The School District of Philadelphia | January 2016 – June 2017 Develop art projects to teach literacy and social studies using Common Core standards. Support teacher classroom instruction for K-8 students at several public schools throughout Philadelphia. HONORS/AWARDS
Historical Research Associates, Inc. (HRA) New Professional Award 2020, National Council on Public History
Adams Research Award in American History Spring 2019, Temple University Zimring Prize for Academic Freedom 2019, Temple University Adams Research Award in American History Fall 2018, Temple University Adams Research Award in American History Spring 2018, Temple University College of Liberal Arts Graduate Student Travel Award Fall 2018, Temple University Graduate Student Travel Award 2018, World History Association Graduate Student Travel Award 2018, National Council on Public History Public History Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy Award 2018, Temple University Zimring Prize for Academic Freedom 2018, Temple University Adams Scholarship in American History 2017, Temple University Baron Memorial Award in History 2017, Temple University Creative Arts, Research and Scholarship Grant 2017, Temple University Feinstone Memorial Award for Educational Leadership 2017, Temple University Adams Scholarship in American History 2016, Temple University Gilmour Scholarship for LGBT Advocacy 2016, Temple University Means Study Abroad Scholarship 2016, Temple University Vaughn Award in Sociology 2016, Temple University Wachman History Scholarship 2016, Temple University MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Queer Asian Studies
Board Co-Chair National Council on Public History Diversity & Inclusion Task Force Long Range Planning Committee |