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Amherst, Ma, Us

Academic research and publication; participation in innovative community of scholars, in person and online.

Amherst, Mass.

Academic research and writing; conference presentations, including a keynote address in 2018; writing for general audiences; participation in professional associations. Author of Kingdom to Commune, and of St. Francis of America, both from University of North Carolina Press. Research in Quaker history, history and culture of mainline and liberal Protestantism, material culture, folklore, history of pacifism. Scholarly articles and book reviews. Blog St. Francis Sightings: analysis with a light touch. Blog posts at Then & Now, University of North Carolina Press, American Society of Church History, and Hidden Scholars.

Duluth, Minnesota

Grant finding, grant-narrative writing, fundraising, and research, on topics including informal STEM education, museum practice, local food systems, housing renovation, and sense of place, in service of an underresourced city district. Created fundraising plan for annual campaign cycle. Prepared major grant proposals, including a successful $40,000 matching program. Conducted peer workshops, contributed to outgoing communications, collaborated in teams and partnerships.

In-person and online teaching as an adjunct instructor for the History Department.Introduction to World Religions; History of Christianity. Classes have included first-generation, nontraditional, and academically advanced students.

Springfield, Mass.

In-person teaching: Introduction to World Religions; Religion in America. Small private comprehensive college. Teaching strategies developed basic college skills in the humanities as well as content knowledge.

Northampton And Amherst, Massachusetts

Concurrently with research and writing, enjoyed public-facing role at a community newspaper. Short-form writing and compilation. Front-desk work, including customer service, responses to queries, and redirection of information. Office management, in collaboration with central office.

Newton, Massachusetts

A project of the Pew Charitable Trusts, developing innovative historiography, new analysis, and diverse resources. Reviewed grant submissions together with codirectors; provided research and teaching support; compiled bibliography; managed office and budget.

Bennington, Vermont

Broad responsibility for all matters pertaining to students’ academic lives. In-person, one-to-one advising on course selection, majors, and individual challenges. Coordination of faculty counseling system; review of students’ progress, with appropriate action; supervision of probation; liaison with parents; collaboration with faculty advisors and committees, and with the admissions, financial aid, and student services offices; service on four committees.

B.A., Music (Independent/Ethnomusicology)

Activities and Societies: Gamelan, Koto

Ph.D., Religious Studies

Secular graduate program in religious studies; specialized in history.

M.A., Honors, History Of Christianity

Secondary

Master Of Science In Library Science