Historian, Educator Museum Professional
Community Leader

Doctoral
Ph.D. in History
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Major: African American History
Minors: 20th Century U.S.
and African Diaspora
4.0 GPA
Dissertation Title: "Sacrificing Margaret Morgan: Slavery and Freedom in the Upper Chesapeake through the Lens of Prigg v. Pennsylvania"
Master's
M.A. in Museum Studies
and Historic Preservation
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
4.0 GPA
Internships held at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Maryland Historical Society
Bachelor's
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B.F.A. | Bachelor's of Fine Arts
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY | TYLER
SCHOOL OF ART
Major: Graphic Design
Minor: Art Education Certification
Cum Laude, Dean's List,
Outstanding Young American Award
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Professional Development: Digital Humanities Certification, Smithsonian NMAAHC and AAAM, 2019 Southeastern
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Museum Association Jekyll Island Museum Management Intensive (JIMI), 2018
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Professional Development Interpretation Certification from the Smithsonian National Museum of AfricanAmerican History and Culture (NMAAHC), NAI, and AAAM, 2016 (Inaugural Group)
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Supervisor Skills Training, Professional Development Certificate Program, HCC, 2014
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Harford Grant Writing Academy Certificate Program, 2013
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Photograph Identification and Preservation Certificate, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, 2009
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Web Graphic Design Certification, Professional Development, HCC, 2008
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Past Perfect Museum Collections Management Software, Hands-on Training, 2007
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Maryland African American History Continuing Education, Master Docent Program, Reginald F. LewisMuseum of Maryland African American History and Culture, 2006