“A history degree?
You’ll never get a job with that!”
“A history degree? You’ll never get a job with that!”
Our parents’ concerns were not unfounded; jobs in the heritage sector are often contract positions with limited stability and low wages. Know History was built on the vision to do historical research differently. All our staff are full-time employees with health benefits, paid time off, and paid professional development. We were recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates by the Globe and Mail.
We are proud to hire and retain the best historians so we can guarantee that your project will be done with passion by people who care.
Alice Glaze
RESEARCH DIRECTOR
Alice is an award-winning historian with extensive research experience across a variety of projects and subject areas. She takes pride in producing high-quality work for a broad set of clients, and is proficient in genealogical research, database design, Social Network Analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Alice is a highly proficient project manager who adeptly organizes and manages large archival projects.
Alice Glaze
Research Director
Anna Kuntz
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Anna is a highly organized historical researcher who brings many years of experience to our team. She has applied her skills to a wide variety of projects, including archival and genealogical work, interpretive products, and registry work. A skilled image research expert, Anna has reviewed hundreds of thousands of photos, and is just as comfortable securing image rights, captioning, and tracking credits, as she is at ensuring that our clients get the best images for their needs.
Anna Kuntz
Historical Researcher
Andrew Taber
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Andrew is proficient at all things data-related, applying his skills to Know History’s genealogical and registry projects. He compiles and analyzes both historical and contemporary data to support statistical analysis, GIS mapping, and Social Network Analysis. Andrew also contributes to project administration by creating forms and databases that track and analyze work.
Andrew Taber
Historical Researcher
Andrew Narraway
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Andrew is a historical researcher with a strong knowledge of Indigenous historiography and a passion for Canadiana. He applies his research skills to many of Know History’s archival projects. A strong writer, Andrew also contributes to a range of interpretive products.
Andrew Narraway
Historical Researcher
Ann Walton
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Ann is an experienced historical researcher with a background in Canadian history and a passion for biography. As a writer she regularly contributes to a wide range of projects, including documentaries, a children’s book, literature reviews, and other interpretive products.
Ann Walton
Historical Researcher
Alison Begley
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Alison has over 15 years of experience working in human resources. An expert in recruitment and contracting, Alison’s strength lies in finding the kind of passionate people Know History wants on its team, and in ensuring our team members get the chance to develop their potential and reach their career goals.
Alison Begley
Director of Human Resources
Ashley Henrickson
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS
As the Director of Outreach and Partnerships, Ashley works closely with clients to ensure their project goals are executed seamlessly. She has experience engaging audiences through national print publications, museum programming, and exhibitions. Her creativity and strong communication skills are an asset to Know History’s team of directors.
Ashley Henrickson
Director of Outreach and Partnerships
Basma Saad
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Basma conducts archival and genealogical research on various projects. A highly organized and creative problem solver, Basma has extensive administrative and project support experience. In addition to research, she also supports the Operations team with finances and accounting.
Basma Saad
Historical Researcher
Beth Sollis
DIRECTOR, RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL RESEARCH
As Chief of Staff, Beth oversees many facets of Know History’s work. Her organization and management skills are a valuable asset to her role in organizing and managing project teams, handling project resourcing, and supporting our team of directors. Beth also has significant archival research experience and has worked on many of Know History’s genealogical projects.
Beth Sollis
Director, Residential School Research
Beatriz Zanin
MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR
As Know History’s in-house multimedia designer, Beatriz brings historical research projects to life for our clients. A highly adaptable and creative designer, Beatriz is trained and experienced with multimedia design, including graphic and web design, digital photography and editing, and social media and branding.
Beatriz Zanin
Multimedia Coordinator
Christine Englot
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Christine is a talented researcher who applies her skills to a wide range of projects. She has used her oral history skills to lead the creation of documentary films. She also lends her archival expertise to genealogical and archival research projects. Christine has experience working in and digitizing archival resources in Canada and internationally.
Christine Englot
Historical Researcher
Casandra Masse
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Casandra is a bilingual researcher with a background in historical research, archaeology, and museums. She has significant experience working on Know History’s registry projects. Casandra recently contributed research and writing skills to Know History’s work with the Juno Beach Centre.
Casandra Masse
Historical Researcher
Claudine Fortin
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Claudine is a bilingual researcher specializing in oral history and community engagement. An experienced interviewer, Claudine has conducted oral history projects across Ontario. She is also proficient at interview transcription and French translation.
Claudine Fortin
Historical Researcher
Connie Wren-Gunn
DIRECTOR, CONTENT & INTERPRETIVE PRODUCTS
Connie oversees the production of Know History’s written deliverables and interpretive products, including research reports, books, and museum and virtual exhibits. Connie is an accomplished writer with a background in corporate communications and extensive experience in historical research, oral history, and project management. Connie is passionate about creating exceptional projects for our clients.
Connie Wren-Gunn
Director, Content & Interpretive Products
Danica Renke
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Danica is an experienced historical researcher, specializing in genealogical projects. She also has extensive experience analyzing archival documents. Danica uses these skills to support other team members and to ensure that projects meet a high level of quality assurance.
Danica Renke
Historical Researcher
Deanna McAvoy-Bailey
HREGISTRY MANAGER
As Registry Manager, Deanna oversees a large team of researchers to ensure that all work is completed efficiently and to the highest standards. Deanna brings several years of archival and genealogical research. She excels at data management, and has experience with report writing and both archaeological and historical artifact analysis.
Deanna McAvoy-Bailey
Registry Manager
Emily Keyes
DIRECTOR, ENGAGEMENT & FIELDWORK
Emily is an expert project manager and oral historian who oversees Know History’s community engagement and fieldwork projects. She has more than 10 years of experience conducting oral history interviews and Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Studies across Canada. Emily is a formally trained facilitator who adeptly plans and leads workshops and engagement sessions for a wide variety of projects and clients.
Emily Keyes
Director, Engagement & Fieldwork
Elizabeth Todd Doyle
SENIOR ADVISOR
Elizabeth has more than 25 years’ experience in the museum and heritage fields in Ottawa and on the west coast. She led the education and programming departments at the Museum of Vancouver and the Portrait Gallery of Canada before founding Todd Doyle Heritage Services to develop public-facing projects, create interpretive plans, and produce interpretive text and immersive digital experiences for a variety of clients. Elizabeth is an acknowledged storyteller, as well as an expert in the use of culture in building citizenship.
Elizabeth Todd Doyle
Senior Advisor
Emily Cuggy
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
An accomplished writer and researcher, Emily applies her skills to a wide range of projects including commemorative books, media products, and interpretive content. She also has extensive experience in archival research, genealogy, and oral history. Emily excels at bringing research and stories to life in creative and engaging ways.
Emily Cuggy
Historical Researcher
Elizabeth McLeod
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Elizabeth is a skilled archival researcher, with experience conducting historical research into First Nation legal claims. On genealogical projects, Elizabeth ensures that all lineages meet Know History’s high standards of proof. Similarly, she interprets historical documents and maintains quality assurance on archival research projects.
Elizabeth McLeod
Historical Researcher
Emily Manson
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Emily is a meticulous researcher who applies her skills to Know History’s registry and archival projects. With a strong background in genealogy, Emily trains and supports other team members to ensure that our registry projects maintain a rigorous standard of accuracy.
Emily Manson
Historical Researcher
Elina Hill
DIRECTOR OF REGISTRIES
Elina oversees Know History’s registry projects, working with Indigenous clients to customize systems to best support rights assertion and programs. An experienced project manager, Elina develops standard operating procedures and best practices for citizen and harvester registries, and manages registry teams (from client services, to research, quality control, and data management). Elina has worked with Indigenous organizations from across Canada to research and write about traditional knowledge, land use, reserve creation, and more.
Elina Hill
Director of Registries
Nathan Smith
SENIOR HISTORIAN
Nathan brings over a decade of experience conducting research and consulting on a variety of history projects for non-profit and public sector organizations. He has provided research and reports in support of specific and comprehensive claims for First Nations clients.
Nathan Smith
Senior Historian
Karine Duhamel
SENIOR ADVISOR
Karine is renowned Anishinaabe-Métis historian. She served as Director of Research for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, drafting the Final Report and managing its Forensic Document Review Project and Legacy Archive. She was formerly an Adjunct Professor at the University of Winnipeg and Director of Research for Jerch Law Corporation. From 2016 to 2018, she also served as Curator at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Karine Duhamel
Senior Advisor
Nicole Marion-Patola
DIRECTOR, TREATY CLAIMS AND RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS RESEARCH
As Director of Litigation and Residential Schools, Nicole is an expert in Indigenous legal claims. Nicole oversees projects relating to treaty, land claims, and residential schools research. She has authored expert reports for a variety of clients, including the Department of Justice. Fluent in both French and English, Nicole has ample experience conducting archival and genealogical research for litigation.
Nicole Marion-Patola
Director, Treaty Claims And Residential Schools Research
Lyle Dick
SENIOR ADVISOR
Lyle Dick is a public historian with more than 40 years’ experience in research and publication in Arctic, Inuit, and Western Canadian history as well as Cultural Resource Management (CRM). He has led or served on national and international CRM teams in Western, Northern and Central Canada, and in Europe. A former President of the Canadian Historical Association, he also served on advisory committees of the Canadian Museum of History and the National Capital Commission. Lyle brings research and writing expertise to Know History and provides our associates with training and mentorship.
Lyle Dick
Senior Advisor
Stacey Devlin
PROJECT MANAGER
Stacey is a meticulous researcher who specializes in digital history. Her inventive methods of digital research and presentation allow for deeper historical analysis and efficiency. Stacey employs Social Network Analysis to analyze community and kinship on a variety of genealogy research projects. She also has ample experience creating and operating Geographic Information Systems.
Stacey Devlin
Project Manager
Jennifer Bate
PROJECT MANAGER
Jennifer is an accomplished archival researcher. She has extensive research experience in both digital and archival material, and is also a specialist in cemetery conservation. At Know History, Jennifer has led numerous projects tracing genealogy, land use, and documenting Indigenous rights.
Jennifer Bate
Project Manager
Skylee-Storm Hogan-Stacey
HISTORIAN
Skylee-Storm is a published historian with expertise in residential schools history, Crown-Indigenous relations, and digital repatriation and accessibility. Their strong archival research and writing skills are a key asset on Know History’s archival and residential schools projects. Skylee-Storm also brings significant experience in oral history and interpretive projects, having produced documentaries and GIS story maps for a variety of clients and communities.
Skylee-Storm Hogan-Stacey
Historian
Todd Brown
GIS SPECIALIST
As Know History’s GIS Specialist, Todd supports a wide variety of research and deliverables. He is an expert at synthesizing historical and contemporary data into clear and engaging maps for our clients. Todd is also a skilled genealogist and archival researcher. He has conducted oral history interviews and map biography interviews across Ontario.
Todd Brown
GIS Specialist
Sara Wilmshurst
HISTORIAN
Sara is a skilled historian whose portfolio includes both academic and journalistic publications. She has performed extensive archival and genealogical research. Sara specializes in synthesizing this research into clear and comprehensive research reports.
Sara Wilmshurst
Historian
Nick Johnston
REGISTRY LEAD
Nick is a trained genealogist with several years of experience leading large research projects. As the Registry Lead, Nick oversees a large team of researchers to ensure their work meets rigorous quality standards. He is responsible for training team members and creating and implementing guidelines and workflows.
Nick Johnston
Registry Lead
Thomas Berton
CLIENT SERVICES LEAD
Thomas is a skilled communicator and leader who oversees the registry’s client services team. With strong problem-solving skills and a knack for detail, Thomas provides training and support, implements workflows, and liaises with clients and community members. His dedication ensures that our clients receive exceptional service.
Thomas Berton
Client Services Lead
MacKenzie Brash
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
MacKenzie has experience in archival and genealogical research, and managing research teams. She brings a detail-oriented eye to historical record analysis, ensuring that geneological documents meet the burden of proof. MacKenzie has also worked at historic sites in both Canada and Europe, where she held roles such as curatorial assistant and monument conservator.
MacKenzie Brash
Historical Researcher
Meagan Breault
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Meagan is an experienced leader on genealogical research projects. Her close attention to detail allows her to efficiently navigate archival records to connect citizens to their ancestors and ensure a high burden of proof. Meagan also lends her quality assurance skills to archival research projects, and has experience with digital Geographic Information Systems.
Meagan Breault
Historical Researcher
Samantha Clark
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Samantha is a skilled researcher with a strong background in archival research and curatorial work. Her keen eye for detail makes her a valuable asset to Know History’s archival projects. Samantha also contributes her leadership and management skills to our registry work.
Samantha Clark
Historical Researcher
Victoria Doran
PROJECT MANAGER
Victoria is an adaptable researcher who specializes in content-driven projects. Her exceptional communication skills allow her to share history in engaging and creative ways. As a Project Manager she oversees various research projects. In addition, Victoria coordinates Know History’s editorial content.
Victoria Doran
Project Manager
Sarah Dougherty
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Sarah is a published historian with a background in Canadian history and a particular interest in local history. She has extensive archival research experience, which she applies to a wide range of projects. A talented writer, Sarah has contributed to written deliverables including research reports and interpretive products.
Sarah Dougherty
Historical Researcher
Michaela Francis
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Michaela is a bilingual historical researcher with training in sociocultural anthropology. She draws on this background to support various historical research projects. As a past member of the client services team, she has an extensive background in customer service and communication.
Michaela Francis
Historical Researcher
Jamie Gallupe
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Jamie joined Know History as a client service advocate before transitioning to the research team. With a background in Indigenous relations, Jamie is experienced in community-based research and engagement. She currently applies her skills to Know History’s registry projects.
Jamie Gallupe
Historical Researcher
Nick Gillen
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Nick has a keen eye for detail, ensuring all genealogical research meets our high standard of proof. He has lent his expertise to numerous projects, with many involving land grant and historical commission research. Nick also contributes his strong organizational and administrative skills to operations at our Calgary office.
Nick Gillen
Historical Researcher
Mark Goudie
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Mark has extensive experience creating exhibits and developing educational programs for museums. He has worked with organizations in Canada and abroad to research and interpret their artifacts to form compelling historical narratives. Mark also lends his archival research skills to genealogical projects.
Mark Goudie
Historical Researcher
Lyndsie Bourgon
ORAL HISTORIAN AND PROJECT MANAGER
Lyndsie is an oral historian and writer with over a decade of experience in journalism. As an Oral Historian, Lyndsie has studied the interconnection of history, culture, identity, and the environment with oral history as a pillar for her dissertation and published works. She is a valuable addition to the fieldwork and engagement team.
Lyndsie Bourgon
Oral Historian and Project Manager
Rimsha Hamid
SENIOR CLIENT SERVICES ADVOCATE
Rimsha has a background in client services, communication, and administration. Rimsha’s superior interpersonal skills and welcoming manner ensure that our registry clients receive the best service and attention from their very first interaction with our company.
Rimsha Hamid
Senior Client Services Advocate
Jenna Klassen
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Jenna is a published historian with a research background in Canadian immigration and ethnicity, material culture, and gender history. She has experience working in archival institutions and with museum artifact collections. In addition to historical research, Jenna has worked in the public history sector as a collections manager and museum curator.
Jenna Klassen
Historical Researcher
Tanyss Sharp
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Tanyss is a detail-oriented researcher who is adept at palaeography, archival research, and transcription. She is an valuable leader within the Registry team, and excels at analyzing and summarizing complex research findings.
Tanyss Sharp
Historical Researcher
Ryan Shackleton
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As the Director of Digital History, Tom utilizes digital tools to share history in innovative and engaging ways. He has spearheaded the creation of numerous digital artifact management tools for our clients, ensuring that communities have complete control over their own stories. Tom’s work on a series of short documentaries was recognized by the National Council on Public History.
Ryan Shackleton
Chief Executive Officer
Kyla Vachon
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE
Kyla is an HR associate with over five years of experience in human resources, specializing in recruitment, onboarding, and health and safety. Kyla is passionate about fostering equal opportunities, healthy environments, and professional development that empowers team members to thrive.
Kyla Vachon
Human Resources Associate
Paige Walker
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Paige contributes her research and writing skills to Know History’s projects. With a strong attention to detail, Paige works to ensure a high level of quality on our registry projects. She also has a background in oral history transcription and archival research.
Paige Walker
Historical Researcher
Cormac Alexander
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Cormac uses his strong archival research skills to connect people to their ancestors on genealogical projects. Working efficiently with a meticulous attention to detail, Cormac’s ability to quickly locate key documents makes him an asset to genealogical projects.
Cormac Alexander
Historical Researcher
Dean F. Oliver
DIRECTOR OF MUSEUM SERVICES
Bio here.
Dean F. Oliver
Director of Museum Services
Ahmed Gheriani
WEB DEVELOPER
As a member of the digital history team, Ahmed supports database design and web development. Ahmed holds a BSc in Computer Science with a specialization in data science and has developed software solutions for a variety of clients in the telecom and fintech industries.
Ahmed Gheriani
Web Developer
Mark Johnston
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Mark is a precise historical researcher. His close attention to detail ensures a high standard of quality on genealogical projects. Mark’s ability to glean information from historical documents makes him an asset to genealogical research and the development of museum exhibits.
Mark Johnston
Historical Researcher
Alice Howard
SENIOR CLIENT SERVICE ADVOCATE
Alice brings several years of experience in customer support, team leadership, and community outreach to our client services team. Passionate about activism and disability advocacy, Alice is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and holds a BA in Literature with minors in Disability Studies and American Sign Language.
Alice Howard
Senior Client Services Advocate
Bradford Gyselman
CREATIVE DESIGN MANAGER
Brad has 15 years of experience executing and managing media projects. He has created graphic, animation, video, and web content for boutique marketing agencies, public education, entertainment, and some of Canada’s biggest companies.
Bradford Gyselman
Creative Design Manager
Maxime Delaquis
VIDEOGRAPHER
Maxime is Know History’s in-house videographer, accompanying researchers on fieldwork to shoot, edit, and produce video components for projects. He brings over a decade of experience as a videographer, photographer, and editor on a variety of video projects, from documentaries and news segments to music performances and scripted television. Maxime is also a Transport Canada-certified Advanced Drone Pilot.
Maxime Delaquis
Videographer
Tom Van Dewark
DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL HISTORY
As the Director of Digital History, Tom utilizes digital tools to share history in innovative and engaging ways. He has spearheaded the creation of numerous digital artifact management tools for our clients, ensuring that communities have complete control over their own stories. Tom’s work on a series of short documentaries was recognized by the National Council on Public History.
Tom Van Dewark
Director of Digital History
Blake Butler
PROJECT MANAGER
Blake is a proficient historical researcher with extensive experience in archival and interdisciplinary research, writing, and public speaking. He contributes this experience to Know History’s archival projects.
Blake Butler
Project Manager
Meghan Smith
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Meghan is a historical researcher experienced in the design and implementation of databases for historical research and record management. Meghan uses her ability to organize and synthesize complex historical data to support registry and cultural resource management projects.
Meghan Smith
Historical Researcher
Elyse Abma-Bouma
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Elyse is a detail-oriented researcher, supporting various research and genealogical projects. As an active member of the Edmonton heritage sector, she has shared Edmonton’s history through various digital exhibits and oral history projects.
Elyse Abma-Bouma
Historical Researcher
Samuel Derksen
HISTORIAN
Samuel is a historical researcher and skilled writer. His dissertation research focused on the history of trade and consumption in colonial North America during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. He has experience securing federal funding and planning historical conferences. Samuel has led research projects and worked with numerous national stakeholders.
Samuel Derksen
Historian
Tereasa Maillie
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Tereasa is a skilled archival researcher with a background in residential schools research. She lends her expertise to a variety of genealogical and residential schools research projects. Tereasa is currently obtaining her Master’s of Heritage Studies at Athabasca University.
Tereasa Maillie
Historical Researcher
Samantha
OFFICE MANAGER
Sam brings over a decade of experience in administration and operations, as well as marketing and communications, logistics, and customer service. She oversees administrative and operational functions, including managing Know History’s Ottawa and Calgary offices amd implementing policies and processes.
Samantha
Office Manager
Jason Farr
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Jason is an administrative assistant with years of HR and clerical experience. He works with Operations to provide administrative and organizational support, including equipment management and technological assistance.
Jason Farr
Administrative Assistant
Christian De Jager
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Chris is an experienced researcher who contributes to our registry projects. Chris has conducted archival research across Canada and internationally. He also brings experience in museum curation.
Christian De Jager
Historical Researcher
Dengi Ogoriba
CLIENT SERVICE ADVOCATE
Dengi works one-on-one with registry clients, providing calm and professional support with applications and information on various services. She brings over 5 years of administrative and customer service experience in the non-profit and healthcare sectors.
Dengi Ogoriba
Client Service Advocate
Elizabeth Spence
SENIOR CLIENT SERVICE ADVOCATE
As a member of our client services team, Elizabeth is passionate about supporting and advocating for clients. She also supports the registry team, completing intake and administrative tasks.
Elizabeth Spence
Senior Client Service Advocate
Ella Hartwick
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Ella is a historical researcher with experience working in several archives across Ontario. She currently applies her skills to our registry projects.
Ella Hartwick
Historical Researcher
Erin Blair-Steele
CLIENT SERVICE ADVOCATE
Erin is a dedicated member of our client services team. Having worked in a wide array of fields, including public-facing customer service and supervisory roles, Erin brings strong interpersonal and leadership skills to her work as a client service advocate.
Erin Blair-Steele
Client Service Advocate
Jacob Landers
CLIENT SERVICE ADVOCATE
Jacob is a bilingual client service advocate who brings several years of experience to the client services team. He has experience working in customer service and museum environments, as well as teaching English abroad.
Jacob Landers
Client Service Advocate
Jazmin Bordin
CLIENT SERVICE ADVOCATE
Jazmine brings several years of experience working in a variety of non-profit, social services, and customer support roles. Jazmine specializes in relationship building, communication, and de-escalation skills, and brings this knowledge to her work as a client service advocate.
Jazmin Bordin
Client Service Advocate
Madison Tremblay
CLIENT SERVICE ADVOCATE
Madison has a wealth of expertise in archives and specialist collections, as well as a substantial background in customer service and leadership, which she brings to the Know History team to support our Registry work.
Madison Tremblay
Client Service Advocate
Julia Grummitt
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Julia is a historical researcher who specializes in Canadian Indigenous history. She is skilled at archival research and experienced with working in libraries and museums, on various public history and cultural heritage initiatives, and developing learning content for a wide range of audiences.
Julia Grummitt
Historical Researcher
Kyle Johnson
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Kyle used his genealogical research skills and knowledge of Canadian Indigenous history to analyze records and connect citizens to their ancestors on our registry projects. While studying history, Kyle has also built experience in teaching, museums, and community research.
Kyle Johnson
Historical Researcher
David Martin
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
David completed his bachelor’s degree at Carleton University, his master’s at Dalhousie and his PhD work at Queen’s. In addition to his extensive archival experience, and his academic publications, David regularly writes for the Ottawa Citizen, the Historical Society of Ottawa, and the Ottawa Jewish Archives.
David Martin
Historical Researcher
Jessica Hugh
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Jessica joined Know History from Western University with expertise in archival research, oral history, museum education, and community outreach. Most recently, Jessica worked with the London Heritage Council and the Museum of Ontario Archaeology. She works on a variety of projects in our Ottawa office as a Historical Researcher.
Jessica Hugh
Historical Researcher
Max Hayward
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Max recently completed a program in Urban and Economic Geography from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. With experience in supporting research projects and contributing to educational courses, Max is a valued member of the Registry team.
Max Hayward
Historical Researcher
Stephanie Goveia
CHIEF OF STAFF
Stehanie is a talented project manager with over 10 years of experience managing projects and programs for various private organizations and political campaigns. She brings a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and organizational growth to Know History. As Chief of Staff, Stephanie manages project teams, oversees project resourcing, and supports our team of directors.
Stephanie Goveia
Chief of Staff
Jasmine Elliott
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Jasmine brings her background in Canadian and Aboriginal Law to Know History. She is a dedicated historical researcher with several years of experience in both archival research and education, having taught English at the elementary and high school levels.
Jasmine Elliott
Historical Researcher
Scott Voegtlin
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Scott is a historical researcher with an academic background that focused on the preservation and promotion of Canadian historical knowledge, particularly Western Canadian historiographies of ethno-religious and other minorities. With previous experience as an assistant archival researcher, Scott most recently worked with the Mennonite Historical Society of Alberta.
Scott Voegtlin
Historical Researcher
Danielle Sinopoli
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Danielle is an experienced historical researcher who has worked on several projects, including a virtual museum exhibit and a podcast that explores how history is portrayed across various forms of digital media. Danielle applies her knowledge of public history to a range of archival research projects at Know History.
Danielle Sinopoli
Historical Researcher
Julia Rudko
COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST AND HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Julia is an archivist and historical researcher with several years of experience in a variety of curatorial and collections management positions for private, government, and post-secondary museums in Alberta. She is an established museums worker with a background in anthropology and museum studies.
Julia Rudko
Collections Specialist and Historical Researcher
Samantha Nicholls
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
With a background in public history, Samantha has contributed to research projects for a range of historical publications and cultural institutions. At Know History, she supports citizenship registry development across the country by conducting genealogical research and reviewing historical documents.
Samantha Nicholls
Historical Researcher
Vanessa Campoli-Williston
INTERPRETIVE PLANNER
Vanessa has extensive knowledge in public programming, collections administration, audience engagement, and digital education. Through her work with cultural organizations and private companies, Vanessa has planned and curated numerous museum exhibits, bringing to life each client’s unique vision. She contributes these skills to our Museum Services projects.
Vanessa Campoli-Williston
Interpretive Planner
Emily Boote
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Emily brings a background of Indigenous tourism to the Know History team and has previously worked with Carleton University to incorporate Indigenous learning into its departments. Most recently, Emily worked as a project consultant supporting Indigenous peoples pursuing class action case settlements. Emily reviews and analyzes historical documents to support a variety of projects.
Emily Boote
Historical Researcher
Julia Betts
PROJECT MANAGER
Julia manages a variety of research initiatives for litigation related projects. She is a member of the Quebec Bar and worked at the Canadian Department of Justice before joining Know History. Julia is passionate about her work and each project benefits from her keen attention to detail and analytical skills. Julia is bilingual in English and French.
Julia Betts
Project manager
Marielle Rochefort
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Marielle first joined Know History as a client services advocate, where she gained experience working with citizens and in the community. As a historical researcher, Marielle has a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of genealogical tools and applications.
Marielle Rochefort
Historical Researcher
Micah Norris
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER
Micah is a historical researcher who applies his knowledge to conduct archival and genealogical research on our registry projects. He has a background in Canadian and Indigenous history, and is interested in the role heritage plays in strengthening communities.
Micah Norris
Historical Researcher
Mohammad Al-Ahdal
WEB DEVELOPER
Mohammad is a web and mobile developer with over seven years of experience coding websites, mobile apps, and designing comprehensive UI/UX. Mohammad has a strong interest in technical infrastructure design, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and developing creative solutions that empower clients.
Mohammad Al-Ahda
Web Developer
Nicole Taylor
CLIENT SERVICE ADVOCATE
Nicole is a client service advocate with a background in social sciences and extensive experience in customer service, administration, leadership, and community outreach. They are one of the first points of contact between clients and Know History, working one-on-one to address questions and concerns.
Nicole Taylor
Client Service Advocate
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