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Enter the Chamber of Ask Adonis
In Adonis’ chamber, memory takes wing—
Where cosmos bends to truth’s refrain.
Here, stars aren’t just for fortune told,
They mark the myths we dare to hold.
Each word a spell, each card a key,
Unlocking past and prophecy.
So come, seeker—step through shadow, sky, and flame,
And rise remembering your name.
Civic Leadership & Cultural Stewardship
Honoring history, uplifting community, and keeping memory alive on the Outer Banks.
As Chair of the Friends of the Outer Banks History Center and a public historian, my work lives beyond the page.
Here you’ll find the civic side of my storytelling—newsletters, public talks, community programs, and collaborations that help preserve the stories of this coast and the people who call it home.
Leadership Roles: Stewardship, Service & Public Engagement
Where history, community, and cultural preservation meet the work of service.
As a public historian and cultural steward, I serve in roles that bridge community memory with public engagement. My leadership work focuses on preserving stories, strengthening civic institutions, and elevating cultural understanding across the Outer Banks and beyond.
Chair, Friends of the Outer Banks History Center (2025–Present)
Preservation • Community Outreach • Public Programming
As Chair of the Friends of the OBHC, I support the mission of preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the cultural history of the Outer Banks. My work includes organizational leadership, public communications, community partnerships, fundraising, and strengthening the connection between the History Center and the wider region it serves.
Key contributions:
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Authored public newsletters and membership communications
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Led initiatives supporting the History Center’s grand reopening
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Assisted with programs, outreach, and community engagement
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Served as a public voice for archival preservation and cultural heritage
Public Speaker & Cultural Advocate
History • Culture • Community Storytelling
I deliver public remarks for community events, openings, and historical programs throughout the Outer Banks. Whether addressing local audiences, presenting at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, or speaking at cultural gatherings, my aim is to connect the public with meaningful stories rooted in place, memory, and shared heritage.
Examples of engagements:
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Remarks at the OBHC Grand Reopening
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Presentation during the Secotan Alliance Symposium
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Talks at Wright Brothers National Memorial
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Media features & interviews (Coastland Times, etc.)
Treasurer, Secotan Alliance (2025–Present)
Indigenous Cultural Advocacy • Historical Truth-Telling • Stewardship & Community Leadership
The Secotan Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting Indigenous history, honoring the legacy of Chief Wingina (Pemisapan), and restoring suppressed narratives on the Outer Banks. As Treasurer, I help steward the financial resources that empower this work — supporting truth-telling, community education, environmental reverence, and intergenerational healing.
The Secotan Alliance’s mission includes:
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Cultural and Historical Resurrection: Telling fuller, truer histories of the Secotan people and restoring dignity to erased narratives
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Educational Advocacy: Offering programs that engage the community in Indigenous-centered historical truth
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Spiritual & Environmental Stewardship: Promoting a worldview rooted in reverence for the land and creation
Leadership OBX (2025–2026 Cohort)
Regional Leadership • Civic Development • Community Collaboration
Leadership OBX is the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce’s premier leadership program. As a selected member of the 2025–26 cohort, I participate in a year-long curriculum dedicated to understanding local government, nonprofit systems, economic development, and stewardship of coastal culture.
Focus areas:
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Government + policy
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Nonprofit leadership
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Economic and cultural development
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Public speaking and community engagement