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Author/ Founder/Scientist/Curator/Mom

“Everyone has a history, what you do with it is up to you. Some repeat it. Some Learn from it. The really special ones use it to help others.” John Mark Green

When my family moved to Oak Ridge, America’s Secret City, I was eager to connect my children to its incredible history—an innovation hub built on a massive scientific experiment that changed the world. I took them on a staycation tour, excited to share this intersection of science and history. But at the end of our adventure, their response stopped me in my tracks: they didn’t see many people who looked like them in the spaces we explored. And when they did, the stories weren’t of triumph but struggle. Instead of feeling inspired, they felt disconnected, unable to see themselves in this profound chapter of American history.

That moment changed everything. How could my children, who love science, not feel a connection to a place that shaped modern discovery? The answer was simple—they didn’t see themselves in the story. So, this mama bear set out to change that—not just for my kids, but for every child who might feel the same. That’s how my Atomic Hope journey began. My mission is to uncover the overlooked stories, bring voices to the forefront, and ensure every child—regardless of their background—sees themselves in what I call mainstream American history. Because when they do, they can dream bigger, reach higher, and know that they, too, are part of history in the making.