Education

Publications

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 October 2025)

Life, Liberty and Dower: Widows’ Economic Self-Determination in the Chesapeake – Vanderbilt Historical Review (under review)

The Lady and the Knight: Sansa Stark and Gawain's Courtly Power - Apollon Journal (under review)

Virtue on Display: Feasting, Power and the Roman Matrona in Early Imperial Rome - The Chicago Journal of History (under review)

Unmasking Hypatia: Navigating Political Narratives in the Search for Historical Truth - Animus: The Undergraduate Classics Journal of The University of Chicago (under review)

Awards and Honors

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)
Aston Chapter Colonial Dames Award (2025): Awarded by the UAH Department of History in recognition of an outstanding senior research paper in Colonial American history.

Research Experience

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.

Presentations

“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

Digital Scholarship and Archival Work

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 http://libarchstor2.uah.edu/digitalcollections/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.

Leadership and 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.

Community Outreach Organizer (via Twitter/X) Independent Initiatives, Ongoing (including December 2021)

Used my personal Twitter/X account to organize community support for charitable causes. Coordinated food drives, collecting and delivering hundreds of pounds of food over multiple years. Led a “Twitter Santa Claus” initiative to provide Christmas gifts for families in need.

Volunteer Teaching

Provided instruction in Creative Writing, Latin, Latin Vocabulary, and 12th Grade AP English Literature to middle and high school students through local homeschool co-operatives.

Projects and Creative Works

Creator & Author, Knights of Washington Historical Fantasy Series
Kickstarter Launch Planned – March 2026

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. Preparing for a March 2026 Kickstarter launch to fund initial publication and promotional efforts. 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.

Research and Teaching Interests

Legal, economic and social history of early America (17th & 18th century), with a focus on individual and community agency, women's economic networks, household strategies, and digital humanities methods.

Languages

Latin: Basic Reading Proficiency, Spanish: Developing Reading Proficiency

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