LoginNovember 19, 2025
U.S. History Experts Join Forces to Form Historiq's Board, Make History Digitally Accessible
Distinguished industry leaders include former U.S. Archivists, historical researchers and authors, and leaders from renowned historical institutions.
BOSTON, November 19, 2025 – Historiq, a digital tool being built for archivists to help make history more accessible to the public, today announced its Board of Advisors.
The board brings together some of the country's most distinguished experts in the field to address the immense backlog of historical records that have yet to be transcribed, digitized, or cataloged – posing an incredible barrier to discovery and interpretation.
Historiq's Board of Advisors consists of historic leaders and researchers, including:
- Dr. Colleen J. Shogan, 11th Archivist of the United States, Senior Advisor at More Perfect, Georgetown University Professor
- Dr. Andrew Davenport, VP of Research, Thomas Jefferson Foundation
- Michael Hill, Historian and Research Assistant to David McCullough, Author, co-producer of Ken Burns' The Civil War
- Beth Hill, President and CEO of Fort Ticonderoga
The board is chaired by history education advocate, Rob Waldron, Board Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston Foundation, and Adams Presidential Center. Rob previously served as CEO of Curriculum Associates for 17 years, serving over 14 million students and educators. Now, he's committed to enhancing student engagement in civics and U.S. history by making history more interactive and accessible.
"This Board of Advisors brings together an esteemed group of leaders who have consistently pushed the boundaries of recording U.S. history," said Dean Serrentino, CEO and Founder of Historiq. "Their combined expertise and practical understanding of historical collections will be imperative to refining Historiq's solution to make unrecorded archives easily discoverable. Extraordinary collections of primary sources are waiting to be uncovered to accelerate the work of researchers and educators."
The board will work with Historiq's leadership to advise on product development in the critical early stages, shaping its digital solutions in the most impactful way. Leveraging their frontline perspectives, each member of the board will provide essential guidance and maximize the amount of historical institutions Historiq can reach with solutions to preserve history faster.
"Having seen firsthand the depth of our nation's history that's currently trapped in boxes, partnering with Historiq not only felt like an obvious choice, but an urgent one," said Shogan. "Archivists have been doing their jobs with limited tools for far too long. A solution to make their workflow more efficient is overdue and could be the difference in history being recorded or lost completely."
"Uncovering decades worth of historical artifacts should be the industry's number one priority; lacking the complete narrative of our nation's history will ultimately limit our capacity for civics literacy and the context needed for future decision-making," said Waldron.
Historiq Board of Advisors:
Dr. Colleen J. Shogan – 11th Archivist of the United States, Senior Advisor at More Perfect, Georgetown University Professor
Dr. Colleen J. Shogan served as the 11th Archivist of the United States, leading the National Archives and Records Administration. Prior to becoming Archivist, Colleen was Senior Vice President and Director of the David M. Rubenstein Center at the White House Historical Association, worked in the United States Senate, and served as a senior executive at the Library of Congress and its Congressional Research Service. Colleen is currently a Senior Advisor at the nonpartisan organization More Perfect, working to launch a nationwide history-based civics initiative involving three former presidents, three former first ladies, and seven Pulitzer Prize winners. She is also a Senior Fellow in Civics Education at Stand Together and an Adjunct Professor of Government at Georgetown University. Colleen currently serves as the co-chair of the Board of Directors at the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation, the entity directed by Congress to build the first monument dedicated to women's history on the National Mall.
Dr. Andrew Davenport – VP Research, Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Andrew M. Davenport is the Vice President for Research and Saunders Director of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. He has published academic articles on Thomas Jefferson's death and legacies, Ralph Ellison in mid-20th century New York City, and the influence of Black literature on post-World War II French culture. He has also published in Lapham's Quarterly, Literary Matters, Los Angeles Review of Books, and Smithsonian Magazine. Davenport serves as a trustee for the American Agora Foundation (Lapham's Quarterly) and the Founding Fathers Papers Inc. He earned a B.A. in English from Kenyon College, an M.A. in American Studies from Fairfield University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in U.S. History from Georgetown University.
Michael Hill – Research assistant to David McCullough, Author, co-producer of Ken Burns' The Civil War
Michael Hill is an independent historical researcher who worked with David McCullough for nearly forty years. He is the author of three books, including a biography of Elihu Washurne (Simon and Schuster 2012) and War Poet, about the life of World War I poet Alan Seeger. He co-edited History Matters (Simon & Schuster, 2025) with Dorie McCullough Lawson – a collection of essays by David McCullough; and served as a historical consultant for the HBO production of David McCullough's, John Adams in 2008.
Beth Hill – President and CEO of Fort Ticonderoga
As President and CEO of Fort Ticonderoga for over 25 years, Beth L. Hill is a nationally recognized leader in historic preservation and cultural heritage. She transformed Fort Ticonderoga – site of America's first Revolutionary War victory – into a premier museum and cultural destination, achieving record attendance and global recognition for its dynamic visitor experiences and national educational reach. Under Hill's strategic direction, the institution saw unprecedented growth, including spearheading the restoration of the 1826 Pavilion (a National Historic Landmark) and the historic fort, as well as acquiring the Robert Nittolo Collection, adding over 3,000 rare 18th-century artifacts. Her innovative Ticonderoga Institute reaches over 1,200 K-12 schools, leveraging the 2,000-acre learning campus, museum collections, and cutting edge interpretive program, to advance history education. With the REAL TIME REVOLUTION® program, Hill positions Fort Ticonderoga at the forefront of the upcoming 250th Commemoration of the American Revolution. Holding a master's degree in history from American University, she blends academic expertise with strategic acumen, redefining excellence in the museum field.
About Historiq
Historiq is a digital tool built for archivists to help make history more accessible to the public. Historiq is based in Boston and was founded in 2025 to address the needs of archivists and advance its overall goal to make history more readily available to all.
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