Culture Keeper Humanities Register

 

Navigate the dynamic list below to connect and collaborate with your next humanities Culture Keeper pal! For items urging you to contact Higher Ground Society for details, please email admin[@]highergroundsociety.[org] with the relevant inquiry and we will try to connect you as soon as possible.

NamePreferred PronounsBioEmail AddressBase LocationHumanities DisciplinesSpecific Subject AreaCareer InterestsResume/LinkedIn
Carolyn CarrShe/HerHi! I am passionate about the interconnectedness of cultural and environmental sustainability, focused specifically on placekeeping. I have a B.S. in Conservation Biology and an M.A. in Cultural Sustainability. I love cultural documentation and getting to know people in the places they love.carolyn.carr@goucher.eduMarylandCultural Sustainability, Placekeeping, Land-Based Cultural Documentation, Cultural & Environmental SustainabilityPlacekeeping and land-based storysharing through cultural documentation to strengthen cultural and environmental sustainability Consulting/Contract, Research, Commissions, Collaborations, Lectures, Panels, Project/program management, Design, Editing, Writing, Workshop facilitation, CurationRequest from Higher Ground Society.
Stephanie Chillshe/herExperienced mid-level non-profit associate who excels in cultural
management, programming, and support. Proven track record executing
large events, researching and organizing exhibitions, managing budgets,
and fostering partnerships. Strong background in curatorial exhibitions, data
management, and donor relations with a focus on efficiency and integrity.		StephanieChill@gmail.comMarylandHistory, Literature, History of the Arts, Anthropology, Cultural ExchangeConsulting/Contract, Research, Collaborations, Lectures, Project/program management, Editing, Writing, Workshop facilitation, CurationRequest from Higher Ground Society.
Zoe KaylorShe/Her/HersZoe Kaylor has over five years of experience in nonprofit programs management and administration, covering everything from program development to grant writing to ensuring contractual and financial compliance. She has experience in navigating federal grants and regrants, program capacity building, project management, and general nonprofit management. She also has over 12 years experience as an Eastern Orthodox choir director and received her training from the Synodal School for Liturgical Music.zoe.e.kaylor@gmail.comKentuckyKentucky History and CultureHumanities programming accessConsulting/Contract, Collaborations, Project/program management, Editing, Workshop facilitationRequest from Higher Ground Society.
Ashlin Gopichundhe/himI have 3+ years of experience in political organizing, digital communications, and volunteer coordination for electoral and advocacy nonprofits. I’ve led outreach programs, managed teams, and built systems to mobilize people. I’m passionate about equity, care-based infrastructure, and supporting trans communities through accessible, justice-centered work.ashlingopichund@gmail.comGeorgia Literature, History of the ArtsPolitical Research Consulting/Contract, Research, Collaborations, Editing, Writing, Workshop facilitation
Chandra WardThey/themDr. Chandra Ward is an urbanist formerly trained in sociology who critically examines how our cities came to be though public policies and private practices. They’re interested in how cities change over time, the discourses used to describe these events, and how grassroots interventions such as tactical urbanism can disrupt these processes returning them to the people.Chandradward@gmail.comGeorgia Urban sociology/urbanismUrban development, mobility, tactical urbanismConsulting/Contract, Commissions, Collaborations, Lectures, Panels, Project/program management, Design, Workshop facilitationRequest from Higher Ground Society.
Cicily Williamsshe/herI work with small service businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to build brands that reflect their purpose, rally your people, and make sure your mission doesn’t get lost.

If you’re saying no to the status quo and yes to intentional impact, then I’m your creative partner in the process!		cicily@cicilycreates.comGeorgia History, Philosophy, Ethics, Literature, Religion, History of the Arts, Jurisprudence (Law)Performance, Consulting/Contract, Commissions, Collaborations, Panels, Design, Workshop facilitation, Curation, Development/fundraisingcicilycreates.com
Jerald Crookhe/him/hisJerald Crook is a Southern-based cultural curator who is invested in uplifting marginalized folks and their stories. With 13 years of experience in public-facing cultural work, Jerald has ample experience bringing people together and developing dynamic arts and humanities experiences.jerald@highergroundsociety.orgGeorgiaHistoryHistorical research, interpretation/public history, Southern history, Black historyPerformance, Consulting/Contract, Research, Collaborations, Lectures, Panels, Project/program management, Design, Editing, Writing, Workshop facilitation, CurationLinkedIn
Jacob Pelletierhe/himJacob Pelletier joined Vermont Humanities as Community Programs Officer in 2022. Previously, Jacob was the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement at St. Michael’s College in Colchester. Jacob is a seasoned program manager and community organizer. He served three years in the Peace Corps in Paraguay where he facilitated community efforts in education, public health, and development. He holds a BA in Political Science, Sociology Anthropology as well as a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from St. Michael’s College.jpelletier694@gmail.comVermontHistory, Literature, History of the Arts, LanguagesCommunity programming and organizing Consulting/Contract, Collaborations, Panels, Project/program management, Writing, Workshop facilitation, Development/fundraisingLinkedIn