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Meet Our Team
Dr. Andreana Prichard (she/her) is a historian, professor, author, and podcaster. Originally from Ventura, CA, she earned a PhD in African History from Northwestern University in 2011 and now serves as the Wick Cary Associate Professor in the Honors College at the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on the history of Western evangelical development initiatives in East Africa, with her current project examining the global "do-gooder" economy through the lens of a 2014 legal case involving an Oklahoma missionary. In addition to her academic work, Andreana supports faculty development and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and their dog, Blue, exploring water and sand destinations in their camper.
Dr. Andreana Prichard
University of Oklahoma
Missy Emerson (she/her) is a dedicated educator, historian, and socially engaged creative professional. Originally from Houston, TX, she earned her bachelor's degree in History and now combines her passions for teaching, advocacy, and art. Currently a full-time Special Education teacher and Graduate Research Assistant for the Oklahoma Black Homesteader Project, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Museum Studies Outside the classroom, she owns a graphic design business, leveraging her artistic talents and social media following to highlight injustices and promote causes close to her heart. A strong advocate for community and storytelling, she draws inspiration from her family’s legacy of teaching. When she’s not teaching or creating, she enjoys exploring meaningful connections between art, history, and activism.
Missy Washington
University of Oklahoma
Emma Turner is a senior political science, pre-law major at the University of Oklahoma. She is from Edmond, Oklahoma and is a member of the President’s Community Scholars program, as well as of the Pre- Law Scholars program at OU. Emma expects to attend law school in the Fall of 2025. She has been working in Oral History since early 2024 and particularly enjoys the personal side of oral history. Her favorite aspect of oral history is being able to interview people in the community and hear individuals’ stories and perspectives about subjects that hold particular importance to them. In addition to working with TLP, Emma is a tennis pro at Westwood Tennis Center.
Emma Turner
University of Oklahoma
Goldie Snow is a Senior Drama: Design and Production major with an emphasis in Scenic Design at the University of Oklahoma. Originally from Miami, Oklahoma, Goldie transferred here from NEO College after completing her Associates of Arts in Music. She is also a proud member of the Honors College, an Undergraduate Assistant for the University Theatre Scenic Studio, the President of OU Women's Rugby Club, President of OU's CKI Chapter, a leader for Outdoor Adventure, and a member of Student Theatre Council. Goldie jumps at any opportunity for storytelling, learning, service, and fun. She is thrilled to be on the creative production team for the OU Listening Project and to tell as many stories as possible!
Goldie Snow
University of Oklahoma
Katherine Orr is a senior at the University of Oklahoma completing a dual bachelors program in Russian and International Security Studies. She is originally from Shreveport, Louisiana and came to OU because of the Russian program and the vibrant campus. Katherine began working with The Listening Project during an Honors course and enjoys working with oral history because it allows her to connect with and understand people on a deeper level. She believes that it is important to share and record oral histories because they provide unique insight into personal challenges and experiences that can build community among storytellers and listeners. In addition to The Listening Project, Katherine is on the student board of the OU Food Pantry and is in the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and enjoys conducting linguistic and comparative political research.
Katherine Orr
University of Oklahoma
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