Building Better Memory: Countering Bureaucracy

This project examined how memorial architecture and the use of public space influenced Holocaust education in Germany. Exploring how monuments and memorials function as communicative media, as they shape the transmission of historical narratives and interpretations, and show the tension of memory across generations. Focusing on the relationship between physical space and cultural meaning, the project analyzed how design, location, and public interaction influence the way memory is constructed, emphasizing that while memorials are often created through institutional or governmental processes, their meaning is ultimately produced through the engagement of their visitors and communities. This work reflects my broader interest in memory culture as a dynamic, evolving process rather than a fixed historical narrative.

Graduate Research Work

I am currently a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Tech, where I contribute to examining concepts of transnationalism in 19th-century German texts, as well as care in German-speaking lands, with particular attention to bodily and environmental care norms. This research engages with how cultural values are embedded in everyday practices and language, revealing how care is communicated, understood, and enacted across different social contexts. My role involved the collection, analysis, and synthesis of German-language texts, as well as contributing to the written development of research findings for publication. This work required close textual analysis, intercultural interpretation, and the ability to translate complex cultural concepts into clear academic language. The project highlights my ability to work across language and culture in a research setting, bridging linguistic analysis with broader questions of society and meaning.

Currently under review, my soon-to-be-published article title will serve as an introduction chapter in an upcoming De Gruyter Brill journal about care in 19th-century German-speaking lands.

If you are interested in my work or would like to learn more about my research in language, memory, and intercultural studies, I welcome you to connect with me professionally on LinkedIn!