Brenna Reilley

Brenna Reilley is an accomplished professional in the field of history and museum studies, currently serving as an Associate Curator and Museum Engagement Specialist at Gibbes Museum of Art since June 2023. Brenna has a rich background in research and public history, demonstrated through roles such as Researcher and Podcast Producer at Manitowish Waters Historical Society and Adjunct Professor of History at the College of Charleston. Previous experiences include Graduate Assistant for the Lowcountry Digital History Initiative, Research and Production Assistant for the Consolation Prize Podcast at the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media, and various internships at esteemed institutions such as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and George Mason University. Brenna holds a Master of Arts in Public History from the College of Charleston and dual Bachelor's degrees in History and Nonprofit Studies from George Mason University, complemented by a study abroad experience at the University of Oxford.