A graduate of University of Maryland with B.A.s in History and Theatre, I have been working with the Maryland Commission on Artistic Property at the Maryland State Archives since June 2013 with a focus on the restoration of the Maryland State House's Old Senate Chamber. This work has helped me to develop my own interest in 18th century American decorative arts, Maryland history, and how we can go about interpreting and contributing to these fields through scholarship and public outreach.