Jennifer A. Lyon

Jennifer A. Lyon has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Jennifer A. started their career as a Curatorial Intern at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2011. Later that year, they worked as an Independent Contractor at the Smithsonian Institution. In 2012, they joined the University of Florida as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and also served as a Senior Staff and Graduate Coordinator at The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program.

From 2012 to 2015, Jennifer worked as a Teaching Associate at the University of Florida and concurrently served as an Adjunct Professor at Santa Fe College from 2013 to 2015. In 2016, they joined the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as a Social Media Manager and later became a Content Strategist.

Most recently, Jennifer worked at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, starting as a Communications Officer in 2018. Jennifer A. then progressed to the role of Marketing & Communications Manager and is currently serving as the Director of Marketing & Communications since October 2022.

Jennifer A. Lyon holds a PhD in American History and Museum Studies from the University of Florida. Jennifer A. also obtained a MA in American History from the same institution. Jennifer A.'sundergraduate degree is a BS in History and Political Science, with a minor in Leadership Studies, from Kansas State University. Jennifer was part of the University Honors Program and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Recently, in 2019, they completed a Digital Media & Marketing Certificate at Duke University.