Program Coordinator

Danielle StrattonProgram Coordinator coming soon…

Executive Director

Shaniqua RobinsonExecutive Director Robinson has dedicated more than a decade to the field of education, working in both public and private sectors. She received her bachelor’s degree in secondary social studies education from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Arts in Teaching and an Educational Specialist degree from the University of the Cumberlands.…

Kentucky Historical SocietyDr. Thomas D. Clark, Kentucky’s most eminent historian, wrote that Kentuckians “have established their place in history decade by decade, and incident by incident, always with the winds of change blowing strongly in their faces.” The Kentucky Historical Society is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, an affiliate of…

The Frazier History MuseumCollaborator Where the world meets Kentucky. Founded in 2004 and located in the West Main District of downtown Louisville, the Frazier History Museum is where the world meets Kentucky. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Frazier documents stories from history using artifacts, exhibitions, and guided tours led by a talented staff…

The University Press of Kentucky (UPK)Partner The University Press of Kentucky is the scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and was organized in 1969 as successor to the University of Kentucky Press. The university had sponsored scholarly publication since 1943. The mission:  The University Press of Kentucky has a dual mission—the publication of academic…

Kentucky Department of EducationPartner The Kentucky Department of Education is an agency within the government of Kentucky that is responsible for regulating education in the state. The Kentucky Board of Education was established 1838. The board consisted ex officio members with limited ability to function effectively as the members had other responsibilities within the state. The board’s powers,…

The Filson Historical SocietyPartner Their mission:  To collect, preserve, and share the significant history and culture of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley. Their values: The Filson is committed to the work of Preservation, Access, and Education. It pursues ever greater Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Its operations are characterized by Excellence, Service, and Integrity. Their vision:…

Governing Board Member

Thomas D. Clark FoundationGoverning Board Member The Thomas D. Clark Foundation Pursues A Historian’s Vision The late, distinguished historian Thomas D. Clark dedicated his life to raising the level of scholarship about Kentucky and its region and making it accessible to scholars and citizens. The foundation, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 1994 and…

Governing Board Member

Muhammad Ali CenterGoverning Board Member The Muhammad Ali Center, proudly based in Louisville, provides education and community engagement to continue Ali’s legacy and inspire greatness. Championing the human spirit. The Muhammad Ali Center is much more than a museum. As an athlete, a humanitarian, a global voice and man guided by faith, Muhammad Ali embodied…

Governing Board Member

Kentucky State UniversityGoverning Board Member Kentucky State University is a public, comprehensive, historically black land-grant university committed to advancing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, enhancing society, and impacting individuals by providing quality teaching with a foundation in liberal studies, scholarly research, and public service to enable productive lives within the diverse global economy. Kentucky State University…