Experience

Mass Humanities

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Grants

  • Oct 2018 - Present



Oglethorpe University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Professor of History

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2018

  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY Researched and designed nine new 16-week courses on a wide range of topics including African American History, Ancient World to the Renaissance, Environmental History, and Modern World History. In total, taught 18 semester-long courses to 10-25 participants per-course. TEACHING AND ADVISING Designed dynamic presentations and active-learning exercises to improve students’ comprehension, communication, writing, and analytical skills. Created evaluative metrics for assessing student achievement and course effectiveness. Guided honors students through researching and writing senior thesis projects. CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT Earned two university grants to redesign general education courses for diversity, interdisciplinarity, and relevance to contemporary issues. Advised three university-wide committees on curriculum development, general education policies, and faculty development. COMMUNICATIONS Consulted with Office of the President on Oglethorpe University statement on Executive Order 13769. Show less



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer, Tutorial Board Member for Degrees in History and Literature

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  TEACHING AND ADVISING Taught writing-intensive interdisciplinary seminars to undergraduates. Guided 4th-year honors students through conceptualizing and completing their senior thesis research projects. Reviewed and evaluated senior thesis research project proposals. TEACHING AND ADVISING Taught writing-intensive interdisciplinary seminars to undergraduates. Guided 4th-year honors students through conceptualizing and completing their senior thesis research projects. Reviewed and evaluated senior thesis research project proposals.



MIDDLE PASSAGE CEREMONIES AND PORT MARKERS PROJECT INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Consultant

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS Provided historical research and analysis of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and African American life in colonial Massachusetts. PUBLIC HISTORY Earned a contract from the National Park Service to create an interactive website presenting African American History in early Boston, using KnightLab and WordPress. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS Provided historical research and analysis of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and African American life in colonial Massachusetts. PUBLIC HISTORY Earned a contract from the National Park Service to create an interactive website presenting African American History in early Boston, using KnightLab and WordPress.



Harvard and Slavery Project

• Cambridge, MA

• Co-Director

  • Nov 2010 - May 2015

  LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT Oversaw researchers, design of educational materials, website development, and outreach to community stakeholders. Managed a $14,000 project budget. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS Researched and co-wrote Harvard and Slavery Seeking a Forgotten History, a general-audience booklet synthesizing three years of student and faculty research. COMMUNICATIONS Presented the project to stakeholders and media, including National Public Radio. Facilitated discussions of emotionally charged subjects regarding race, enslavement, and repair. Show less



Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Doctoral Candidate

  • Sep 2005 - May 2014

  RESEARCH Conceptualized, conducted, and completed an independent Ph.D. research project. Earned $53,000 in grants in support of my research. EVENT PLANNING Planned and coordinated two conferences with international speakers and over 300 guests. RESEARCH Conceptualized, conducted, and completed an independent Ph.D. research project. Earned $53,000 in grants in support of my research. EVENT PLANNING Planned and coordinated two conferences with international speakers and over 300 guests.



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Fellow

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

  Taught and advised over 150 undergraduate students in history and interdisciplinary humanities courses. Taught and advised over 150 undergraduate students in history and interdisciplinary humanities courses.