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Welcome!

I am a scholar, writer, educator, and all-around storyteller who enjoys shining a light on people, ideas, and places that often go under-examined. I credit my love of history to being a very curious child who unabashedly listened in on adult conversations and was later lucky to have amazing educators who nurtured my penchant for asking questions. This combined interest in research and storytelling inspired my decision to complete a Ph.D. in History. I encourage you to take a look at my writings to get a feel for some of the questions and approaches that have most captivated my imagination.

When not writing, I am giving talks or interviews about my work, participating in seminars on topics ranging from political participation to activist educators, and consulting with arts organizations and museums. For the past couple of years finishing my book, Panama in Black: Afro-Caribbean World Making in the Twentieth Century has taken much of my attention. The book was published by Duke University Press in September 2022.

At the moment I have a couple of projects underway including a speculative biography of Thelma King, a fascinating public figure in twentieth century Panamanian and Cold War history, as well as a monograph on radical women in Panamanian politics. I also have some essays and book chapters in the works. These include a piece on race and U.S. foreign policy and another on the history of denationalization in the Americas. Consulting and research work for museums, including the Museo del Canal Interoceánico de Panamá, also continues to keep me busy.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to learn more about my work or would like to arrange for me to speak or consult with your campus or institution.

Thank you for visiting!