Anne Mitchell Whisnant
Public Historian & Administrator | Higher Ed Leader | National Parks Expert | Researcher | Teacher | Writer | Strategic Thinker
- Role
- Principal and Senior Historian at Primary Source History Services
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Anne Mitchell Whisnant
Award-winning professional historian, published author, research consultant, project manager, writer, teacher, and public speaker with deep expertise on the US National Parks, well-developed information technology skills, broad knowledge of the digital humanities, and a commitment to using history for public benefit. Experienced administrator and higher education leader with proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to develop large and complex programs and initiatives. Expertise in faculty governance, faculty development, and graduate education. Leader in the cultural heritage, public history, and \"alternative academic\" career development sectors. Longstanding proponent of efforts to broaden career paths for humanities PhDs.
Experience
Principal and Senior Historian
Primary Source History Services
May 2006 — Present · Chapel Hill, NC, US
Provided historical expertise on a freelance basis to various nonprofit, governmental, and educational institutions. Delivered invited lectures, workshops, and presentations to diverse public audiences. Conducted contract historical research, consulting, and writing projects for the National Park Service:2017-21: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site African-American History Resource Study [Winner: 2022 Excellence in Consulting (Group) Award, National Council on Public History]2017-21: Cape Lookout National Seashore/Portsmouth Village National Register Documentation Update (through CESU, East Carolina University)2008-11: Imperiled Promise: The State of History in the National Park Service (Study team chair, lead author)[Winner: Excellence in Consulting (Group) Award, National Council on Public History]2009-10: Shenandoah National Park Visitor Handbook (co-author)2008-10: Cape Lookout National Seashore Historic Resource Study (co-author)2006-07: DeSoto National Memorial Administrative History (co-author)
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master’s Degree, American History (United States)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., American History (United States)
Birmingham-Southern College
B.A., History
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.