Curriculum Vitae
Education
The University of Delaware
M.A. in History, Expected June 2028
Field: Early American History
Graduate Certificate in Museum and Public History
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
B.A. in History, May 2025 | GPA: 3.85
Minor: Ancient and Medieval Studies
2023–2025
Research Interests
Colonial American legal and economic history; women's experiences of law and legal institutions; property, inheritance, and widowhood; women's economic participation and household economies; family and community relationships; gender, agency, and lived experience.
Publications
“Life, Liberty and Dower: Widows’ Economic Self-Determination in the Chesapeake” – Vanderbilt Historical Review (Accepted March 2026)
“To the King our Sovereign Lord: The Commons’ Obedience, Loyalty, and Religious Devotion in the 1536 Pilgrimage of Grace Revolt” – Perpetua, The Journal of Undergraduate Research at UAH (Accepted; anticipated publication 2027)
Conference Presentations
“Life, Liberty, and Dower: Widows’ Economic Self-Determination in the Chesapeake,”
Southern Studies Conference, February 2026
“Called to Care: Faith-Based AIDS Responses in 1980s and 1990s Alabama,”
Alabama Historical Association Conference, April 11, 2025
Southern Studies Conference, February 21, 2025
Research Horizons Poster Session, University of Alabama in Huntsville, March 2025
RCEU Research Poster Session, University of Alabama in Huntsville, September 19, 2024
“Student Worker Research at UAH” Society of Alabama Archivists, October 2024
Academic & Research Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Delaware
2026–Present
Supports undergraduate history instruction through grading and assessment of student work.
Summer Community of Scholars - Research and Creative Experience for Undergraduates
University of Alabama in Huntsville, May 2024 - August 2024
Selected for UAH’s competitive undergraduate research program (RCEU) under Digital Archivist Charlie Gibbons. Conducted interdisciplinary research on faith-based responses to the AIDS crisis in 1980s–1990s Alabama, integrating archival sources, digital newspaper analysis, and oral history. Identified and initiated an oral history interview with Rev. Malcolm Marler, director of the AIDS Education & Ministry Project at UAB’s 1917 Clinic.
Research Assistant to Dr. Christine Sears, Chair of the History Department
University of Alabama in Huntsville, January 2025 – October 2025
Assisted Dr. Sears, a specialist in the Early American Republic, with research for her article-in-progress, “Submit Like a Man”: Negotiating (White) Manhood in Barbary Captivity. Responsibilities include summarizing scholarly articles, researching academic journals and submission guidelines, and helping organize materials for the writing and revision process.
Archival & Public History Experience
Oral History and Exhibition Intern, Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
2026–Present
Working on an oral history project and exhibition commemorating the tall ship’s 30th anniversary in April 2027.
Student Specialist III
Archives and Special Collections, Salmon Library at UAH, August 2024 – May 2025Managed Digital Initiatives Lab as student worker; edited and enhanced video content for ongoing Archives oral history projects. Developed workflow for restoring Apollo/NASA oral history collection (90+ recordings), improving audio and visual quality of deterioration footage for long-term scholarly use.
“Called to Care” Digital Exhibit (Omeka)
Research and Creative Experience for Undergraduates (RCEU), University of Alabama in Huntsville, Summer 2024 https://digitalprojects.uah.edu/exhibits/show/faithbasedaidsalabama/called-to-care
Designed and curated a digital exhibit exploring faith-based responses to the AIDS crisis in 1980s and 1990s Alabama. Built using the Omeka platform as part of UAH’s RCEU program, the project draws on archival newspaper collections, oral history, and original research to present an accessible, public-facing narrative.
Citizen Archivist, National Archives "Revolutionary War Pension Files" Project
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Transcribed and reviewed digitized Revolutionary War pension files for NARA’s Citizen Archivist initiative to improve accuracy and researcher access.
Indexing & Transcription, Women in STEM Oral History Project
Archives and Special Collections, Salmon Library at UAH, 2024–2025
Produced metadata, time-stamped indexes, and searchable transcripts for Women in STEM oral histories using OHMS/Aviary, enhancing discoverability and long-term access.
Producer & Researcher, Pirate Podcast
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Fall 2024
Scripted, recorded and edited a 15-min capstone podcast on the 1716 removal of Jamaica’s Gov. Archibald Hamilton, arguing it marked Britain’s pivot from tolerating to suppressing privateering to advance diplomacy with Spain.
Awards & Honors
Aston Chapter Colonial Dames Award (2025): Awarded by the Aston Chapter of the Colonial Dames in recognition of an outstanding senior research paper in Colonial American history.
President’s List, University of Alabama in Huntsville (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
Summa Cum Laude, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Class of 2025
Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honor Society), Inducted 2025
Scholarships Awarded: The Dailey and Pope Family History Scholarship (2024-2025), The Martinson Scholarship (2024-2025), The Wilson Family Scholarship (2024-2025)
Academic Leadership & Service
Editor-in-Chief, Perpetua: The Journal of Undergraduate Research at UAH
University of Alabama in Huntsville, July 2024–May 2025
Oversaw the resurrection of Perpetua, UAH’s undergraduate research journal, after a period of inactivity. Led the journal’s migration to a rolling publication model using the Digital Commons platform, improving accessibility and visibility. Managed a team of student staff and volunteers, coordinated peer review processes, and supervised the editorial workflow to publish high-quality undergraduate research across disciplines.
President, UAH History Club
University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2024–2025
Revived the UAH History Club after a period of inactivity, reestablishing it as a vibrant academic and social organization for history students. Organized field trips, guest speakers, monthly coffee meet-ups, and game nights to foster community and engagement. Created peer support opportunities through study sessions and writing groups, and mentored fellow students through the process of submitting their work to undergraduate research journals.
Undergraduate Research Ambassador
University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2024–2025
Worked with the Head of Undergraduate Research to promote student engagement across disciplines. Assisted peers in finding opportunities and funding, gave presentations, organized outreach events, and represented UAH at admissions and recruitment functions.
Additional Professional & Creative Work
Creator & Author, Knights of Washington Historical Fantasy Series
Developing a fictional historical fantasy series set during the American Revolution, blending supernatural elements with documented history. The series centers on a fictional secret society operating under George Washington, featuring storylines exploring early American folklore, political unrest, and the supernatural. This project is peparing for a Kickstarter launch to fund initial publication and promotional efforts. I will oversee writing, marketing, backer engagement, and fulfillment.
New World Sagas Substack, Personal Project
I write essays on colonial America, women’s economic networks, and early modern history for a general audience, blending scholarly research with accessible storytelling to engage public readership.
Founder, Editor, and Author, Silver Empire Publishing
2014–2022
Founded and managed an independent publishing press, overseeing editing, production, and marketing. Edited and published 30+ books, including a Dragon Award winner and works by Hugo-nominated authors. Created Lyonesse, a weekly short story subscription, and the Silver Empire Book Club. Led four successful Kickstarter campaigns. Independently authored four novels and 10+ short stories.
Skills
Omeka · OHMS (Oral History Metadata Synchronizer) · Aviary · Vellum · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Premiere · Adobe Audition · Metadata Creation · Historical Research · Archival Work · Oral History · Digital Exhibit Design · Transcription · Indexing · Public History Outreach · Project Management · Academic Writing · Digital Humanities