Meet the Fellows

Kylie Smith is a Junior Public History Major with a Concentration in Conservation and Agriculture. Her main passion is studying heritage breed livestock and the role they play in presenting history to the public. This year in the Humanities Fellowship, she is continuing her work with Harrisburg Historical, working on research and writing. Her hope is that her research will create meaningful stories that connect the public to local history.

Isabella Kern is a junior studio art major with a concentration in 2-dimensional studies. She also has a minor in art history and is working towards completing chemistry courses to pursue a degree in art conservation. Isabella is excited to use her creative skill sets in graphic design and visualization to contribute to the marketing and visual aspects of the Public Humanities Fellowship. She hopes these contributions will aid in educating more of the Harrisburg community on the rich history of the area. Isabella also hopes to help preserve the history in the region through the many projects done through the Fellows.

Emmy Fogle is a sophomore Public History major with a minor in art history and Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies. She is delighted to bring her passion for history alongside her skills of researching and writing to the Center for Public Humanities. She is excited to learn more about the local history of Harrisburg and to be able to educate others about it. She plans to work on the histories of the Old Eighth Ward to be able to tell the untold stories of the residents to help shed a new light on their resilience and determination.

Sarah Lee Meeks is a student pursing a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS0, as well as a minor in the TESOL education program. She has a high passion for working with those from diverse cultural backgrounds and enjoys teaching about the Civil Rights movement! She hopes to provide readers with a personal connection to the Harrisburg community. Sarah wishes to gain experience working with immigrant communities and share their stories one day, too!

J.T. Crocenzi is a senior English major with a concentration in literature. He is excited to bring his skills as a writer, editor, and researcher to the Center for Public Humanities team to help tell the stories of Harrisburg's community. He hopes to aid the Center's efforts in connecting the community to resources about Harrisburg's important role in the Civil Rights movement.

Maddie Graham is a sophomore Public History major with a minor in Art History. She is excited to bring her skills as a writer, researcher, storyteller, and historian to the Center for Public Humanities. In addition to her work as a historian, she has a passion for African American history, Civil Rights, and women's history. As a native of historic Massachusetts, Maddie is excited to expand her understanding of local Pennsylvania history by telling the untold stories of the Lincoln Cemetery in Harrisburg to the public through her work with the Fellows.