I write about history, preparedness, and place, with a focus on Massachusetts and the long-term consequences of crisis-driven decisions. My work spans peer-reviewed scholarship, public-facing essays, and longer-form historical writing, often grounded in archival research and site-based investigation. Across formats, I’m interested in how past emergencies shaped policy, infrastructure, and everyday life—and how those legacies continue to influence the present.
Selected Articles & Essays
My articles explore specific events, places, and institutions as case studies, using them to ask broader questions about risk, resilience, and memory.
Examples may include:
“The Bunker Beneath Framingham: Civil Defense, Cold War Infrastructure, and the Legacy of Preparedness” — New England Journal of History, forthcoming
Additional book projects are in development, including work on the history of fire safety and emergency management institutions in Massachusetts.
Research in Progress
I am actively developing new research on the history of preparedness, emergency response, and public safety in Massachusetts. Current projects include peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and archival research related to fire history, Cold War civil defense, and the evolution of emergency management practice.