Amanda Laughead

Amanda is an emerging public historian with a passion for the digital humanities. She works at the White House Historical Association where she focuses on digital content management for the Association’s website, as well as assisting with marketing and press efforts. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Anthropology from American University in 2019. She will receive her Master of Arts in Public History from American University in 2020, with her interest being digital history. She believes that the application of digital tools to the practice of history are essential to making history accessible and engaging to varied and diverse audiences. Follow her on Twitter at @suitandtiemando.