Research Interests
Current research explores migration, memory, and community, with emphasis on marginalized voices, Orlando’s local history, and the role of cemeteries in public memory.
Greenwood Cemetery as
a Site of Memory
Researching the role of Greenwood Cemetery in shaping Orlando’s history and collective memory.
Histories of Marginalized Communities
Recovering and amplifying the stories of communities often left out of traditional narratives, including immigrants, African Americans, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals.
Public History Practice & Engagement
Developing collaborative projects that connect scholarship with communities through digital tools, partnerships, and outreach.
Civil War Memory in Central Florida
Examining how Civil War commemoration intersected with race and gender in Orlando during the mid-20th century.
Community Oral Histories & Veterans’ Voices
Preserving personal narratives that document women’s experiences, veteran memory, and community heritage.
Migration, Family, and Daily Life in America
Studying how movement, kinship, and lived experience shaped societies across different periods and communities.