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Bemidji, Minnesota

I lived and worked with campers ages 7 to 17 while speaking entirely in French. I created lesson plans and activities, both by myself and with other counselors, to celebrate worldwide francophone culture.I led a team of lifeguards and ensured smooth operation of the waterfront. In my role as a Mental Health Responder and Peer Advocate, I supported the well-being of other counselors and campers.

Cherbourg-En-Cotentin, Normandy, France

I work with small groups of French middle schoolers to teach English language fluency and United States culture. I excite students about language acquisition through engaging activities and conversation topics.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Data Stewardship: I created and documented processes for object metadata creation and upkeep for 8,400 medical artifacts. Through archival research and data cleaning, I added provenance information for 4,000 artifacts. The workflows I deveoped were designed to be repeatable by those without technology backgrounds or library database permissions. I created best practices guide for online exhibits to ensure future accessibility. Outreach and Teaching: I integrated primary sources into… Show more Data Stewardship: I created and documented processes for object metadata creation and upkeep for 8,400 medical artifacts. Through archival research and data cleaning, I added provenance information for 4,000 artifacts. The workflows I deveoped were designed to be repeatable by those without technology backgrounds or library database permissions. I created best practices guide for online exhibits to ensure future accessibility. Outreach and Teaching: I integrated primary sources into visiting classes from a wide range of disciplines, and taught high-level medical history concepts to audiences without prior knowledge. I used institutional knowledge to prepare lists of materials for classes from scratch and applied knowledge of materials to multiple contexts. To increase engagement with the library, I spearheaded a campaign to host pop-up exhibits for all audiences. I created and documented an onboarding system for new student workers and innterns.Awarded “Outstanding Student Employee” award by the Friends of the Libraries in April 2022. Show less

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I researched artists using artist databases and museum archives, then recorded demographic artist information to assist future researchers and increase findability of artists from marginalized groups. In collaboration with other interns, I created a proposal for a future exhibit highlighted underrepresented American artists.

James J. Hill House, St. Paul, Minnesota

I adapted an existing physical exhibit into an online StoryMap format and conducted archival research to extend the scope of the physical exhibit.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Statistics

Master Of Arts - Ma, Winterthur Program In American Material Culture