Kim Kennedy White

John W. Emery Family Associate Curator of Oral History
History Colorado
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkennedywhite/
Kim Kennedy White, PhD, is a folklorist, educator, and writer. Currently, she's the John W. Emery Family Associate Curator of Oral History at History Colorado and adjunct lecturer in the Ethnic Studies Department at the University of Colorado Denver. Her work explores various intersections of culture, identity, and traditional arts through oral, aural, and visual storytelling.

Experience

MA, Folklore (interdisciplinary studies in folklore, cultural anthropology, and English); training and data collection in oral history and museum studies; focus on traditional arts and musicPhD, Education; dissertation work included qualitative data collection through oral histories; focus on urban schools and diverse studentsHigher education teaching, 27 years in various departments teaching a wide variety of courses in English, Education, Ethnic Studies, and Interdisciplinary StudiesMuseum collections, folk arts, curatorial -- 3 years

Services

Regions Available for Work

Other Regions: Colorado

Specialty

As an interdisciplinary scholar, my expertise spans a variety of areas including folklore, culture, ethnic studies, literature, history, and the arts. I am committed to an anti-racist approach, uplifting marginalized voices, and preserving and collecting contemporary and diverse stories.

Purpose of Contact

  • I am available to answer questions, or provide mentorship to other oral historians
  • I am available to collaborate - on research, community projects, artistic endeavors, or other joint undertakings with peers
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