Meet The Team
Founder & Director
Jake Newsome, Ph.D.
(he/him)
As an award-winning historian, educator, and advocate, Jake seeks to guide learners through a study of history to develop an ethical sense of compassion and a commitment to inclusive community building.
Spring 2024 Intern
Julia Sirkin
(she/her)
Julia Sirkin is a Masters student of Applied History at Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands. She previously studied Film Production and looks forward to combining her degrees to pursue a career in museum curation.
2024 Public History Intern
In Partnership with the Zucker/Goldberg Center for Holocaust Studies at the College of Charleston
Natalie Peyton
(she/her)
Natalie is a senior at the College of Charleston, studying Jewish Studies and Political Science. Her research revolves around genocide and the Holocaust, especially regarding the experiences of female resisters.
Fall 2023 Intern
Grace Shaffer
(she/her)
As a researcher, author, and life-long student of history, Grace is committed to learning from the past and building a better world for queer communities today.
Inaugural Intern
Ayelet Kaminer
(they/them)
As an educator, performer, and compassionate humanist, Ayelet strives to uplift and improve people’s lives through the transformative power of storytelling.
Advisor & Digital Strategist
Kerry Phipps
(she/her)
Passionate educator specializing in critical thinking and driving LGBTQ+ empowerment through education. Committed to dismantling systems of oppression and shaping a more just future. Based in vibrant Washington DC.
Translator
Amilcar Ferrero
(he/him)
Born in 1993 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Amilcar Ferrero is an accomplished English teacher and actor. Since completing his studies in 2015, he has dedicated himself to teaching English and providing translation services.