Amber Pelham

Amber Pelham

Graduate Teaching Assistant

U.S. History: Public and Digital History; Local and Community History; Migration; Labor History

Amber Pelham is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in History at George Mason University. She holds an M.A. in Public History from New York University, with a specialized focus on the preservation of local communities in the Carolinas. Amber's research is dedicated to exploring migration patterns of African Americans within the Carolinas.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Amber is deeply committed to community engagement. She actively participates in creating resources to foster digital interaction within rural communities. Her focus is creating enriching learning resources to promote digital literacy and forging connections with diverse partners.

 

Education

M.A. Public History and Archives, New York University, 2020

B.A. History, Hampton University, 2018