I’m an Archivist living in the San Francisco Bay Area

Hi, I’m Rebecca!


Archivist and Information Science (MLIS) professional specializing in archival processing, metadata, digital preservation, and collection management, with a unique combination of library science, software, and nonprofit experience.

Information Science (MLIS) professional with archival processing, collection management, metadata creation, taxonomy, digitization, and digital preservation experience gained through internships at SFMOMA, Temple Sinai, Alameda Museum, and the Digital Theological Library.

Experienced in arranging and describing archival collections, creating inventories and metadata, developing digital collections, and supporting access to cultural heritage materials. Brings extensive project management, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration experience from a prior career in software engineering and nonprofit archives.

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Work with Me

I help organizations unlock the value of their collections through better organization, enhanced asset discovery, and sustainable preservation of cultural heritage.

I would love to hear from you. Please email me for a complete résumé, to discuss your project, answer any questions, or simply connect.

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Contact: [email protected]

Professional Highlights


Skills & Expertise

Archival Processing • Arrangement & Description • Digital Curation• Records Management• Digital Asset Management • Metadata • Collection Management • Accessioning • Cataloging

Websites • Project Management • Cross-functional collaboration • Leadership • Strategic Planning • Client Relations • Process Improvement • Quality Assurance • Team building • Agile Methodologies • Community Engagement • Open Source • JIRA • WordPress • Omeka • NetX

Internships & Experience

SFMOMA 2026 – Jan/May Archives and Records Management intern

Digital Theological Library 2025 – Sept/Dec Collection Management intern

Temple Sinai 2025 – Sept/Dec Collection Management intern

Alameda Museum 2025 – May/July Digital Archiving intern

Mozilla
2010-2025 Software Engineering Manager, Senior Test Engineer

Projects

The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), 2026 Graduate Research Assistant: Assisted with revising the ARMA International Principles

SAA 250 for the 250th Archive submission

Examples of digital collections:

https://oaklandsinaiarchives.omeka.net/collections/browse

https://www.dragkinghistory.com/sfdk-2010-2019/

https://spiarchive.omeka.net/s/the-sisters-of-perpetual-indulgence-archive/page/cuban_bingo

Education & Leadership

Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS), San Jose State University, Summa cum laude

Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services, San Jose State University

Society of American Archivists Student Chapter (SAASC) Vice-Chair Board Member, 2025-2026

Society of American Archivists (SAA) Students and New Archives Professionals (SNAP) Section Committee Member at Large


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Email: [email protected]