Experience

Kansas Historical Society
• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Collection Development/Museum Specialist

  • Jan 2023 - Present

The Other Road
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• Principal Researcher and Owner

  • Apr 2022 - Present


Kitchen Table History

• Researcher and Project Consultant (Owner)

  • 2008 - Present

  Research, develop, and present historical scholarship of Blacks in Kansas in a variety of formats including; web postings, signs, panel exhibits, film and presentations across the state of Kansas. Research, develop, and present historical scholarship of Blacks in Kansas in a variety of formats including; web postings, signs, panel exhibits, film and presentations across the state of Kansas.



Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Local History Librarian

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2023

  Assists library customers with developing research strategies. Oversee the development and implementation of local history programs. Acts as a Community Liaison to establish and maintain strong relationships with community organizations. Acts as spokesperson for Local History department. Works on various internal, external committees and workgroups on special projects. Supervises college interns and volunteers. -Content Curator of 2018 African American Builders of Topeka community exhibit -Researched and implemented the community education workshop "Discovering the Secrets of Your House" in which participants learn how to conduct building research. -Developed community partnerships to help TSCPL achieve their mission and goals. Show less



Kansas State Historical Society

• Collection Development Specialist

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2013

  Developed and implemented strategies to collect material culture of Kansas for permanent collection. Cultivated potential donors, educated the public, developed community relations, research and developed exhibits, and wrote grants.-Co-authored program for Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant (IMLS)-Curated Special Exhibits-Educated the public on National Register of Historic Places application process.-Developed community partnerships to achieve mission and goals of KHS.-Researched and identified objects of donations from community donors. Show less

• Assistant Curator

  • Jan 2003 - Sep 2005

  Assisted in accessioning and maintaining permanent records of all collections; classifying and caring for collections; and conducting research on collections. Cataloged museum objects according to professional museum standards. Assisted with exhibit installation.



Kansas African American Affairs Commission

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher/Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

  • May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Contracted to design and African American historical database related to the organization's areas of social equity. Assisted the Director in program development activities including scheduling rooms, contacting legislatures, promoting public relations, and working with capitol staff to plan and coordinate special events. Performed support functions to promote smooth and efficient operations. - Completed African American History experience in Kansas, and create/launched database for online calendar resource to ensure ease in customer accessibility, 2013. Show less



Girl Scouts of Kaw Valley Council

• Director of Community Developement

  • 2000 - 2002

  Accountable for developing strategy for membership growth and effective support of volunteers to promote Girl Scout leadership in 15 counties in Kansas. Supervised and coached Outreach MVP Specialists and volunteers in the assigned area. Managed operations, budget, and grants for unit. Accountable for developing strategy for membership growth and effective support of volunteers to promote Girl Scout leadership in 15 counties in Kansas. Supervised and coached Outreach MVP Specialists and volunteers in the assigned area. Managed operations, budget, and grants for unit.



Girls Scouts of Kaw Valley Council

• Director of Membership Development

  • 1996 - 2000

  Promoted to develop innovative outreach strategies to increase Girl Scout memberships in underserved communities. Managed 2,000 adult volunteers and ensured membership numbers were reflective of the population in 13 counties in northeast Kansas. Conducted grant research, and interpreted policies and procedures for volunteers and community members. Manged operations, budget, grants, and supervised up to 6 executive and 2 non-executive employees. -Selected and for and completed GSUSA Organizational Strategic Planning Workshop. -Completed Outcomes based Program Planning Workshop. Show less

• Membership Manager

  • 1994 - 1996

  Responsible for developing, retaining, and increasing memberships and providing on-going support to volunteers for short-and long-term positions. Represented organization in the community through group presentations and networking. -Training for Trainers Workshop -Developed and implemented council-wide Troop Organizer Workshop. Responsible for developing, retaining, and increasing memberships and providing on-going support to volunteers for short-and long-term positions. Represented organization in the community through group presentations and networking. -Training for Trainers Workshop -Developed and implemented council-wide Troop Organizer Workshop.