Liaison Specialist for the Programming, Communication, and Coordination section of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Built Library Connectors throughout the United States by leveraging oral and digital history toolsets.

• Coordinated collection development strategies through workflows and inclusive programming• Developed “born digital” workflow for oral history recordings and computer files• Researched and wrote articles, papers, blog posts, gallery talks, “pop up” exhibits, and social media • Represented the Library of Congress at regional and national events• Implemented programming and participant information centered on marginalized communities.

The Library of Congress Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 12-month competency–based training program for high potential employees from diverse backgrounds who are interested in broadening their knowledge and developing the skills that are the foundation of effective leadership. Participants engage in classroom trainings and experiential learning, are provided with mentors and are provided tours and orientations of Library service units, with the goal of improving their current performance and enhancing their leadership skills while preparing them to serve in future leadership roles.

Supervised Acquisitions and Collections staff during a four month Library of Congress Leadership Development Program detail.

• Conducted oral histories and catalogued manuscripts and media• Developed oral history training modules that informed interns and student volunteers

• Conducted archival research for documentary films • Projects included “Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame” and “New Haven Green: Heart of a City”• Provided videography and production assistance during documentary recordings