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Dr. Albert earned her Doctorate in Public History from Middle Tennessee State University. She has worked in a variety of roles within the museum field including historic preservation, education, and fundraising. As a native of Appalachia, she is passionate about the preservation of mountain culture and heritage.

Loran Berg received his Masters in Historical Administration from Eastern Illinois University. He has worked in a variety of roles in the museum field including collections management, archives, exhibits, and as a preparator. He recently completed the Jekyll Island Management Institute (JIMI).

Education Associate Peter Koch holds an M.A. in public history from North Carolina State University and is on the boards of the WNC Civil War Roundtable and of Civil War Trails. He has also had a long involvement in the North Carolina Museums Council.

Please contact him if you would like more information on educational programs or volunteer opportunities.

Lois Stiles is a native of Cullowhee, NC. She has worked at Western Carolina University for twelve years in the Educational Outreach Department previously before accepting the position as the office manager for MHC.