Sharon Sekhon

I am a public historian and I do place-based studies in written and multimedia forms. Since earning my PhD in History from the University of Southern California, I have explored the integration of local history into public discourse. I founded the Studio for Southern California History, a nonprofit dedicated to critically chronicling and disseminating the region's social history in order to foster sense of place. The Studio uses a participatory, interactive methodology that includes walking tours, exhibits, workshops, and forums to create conversations about our shared spaces across Southern California. For examples of my work, visit the LA History Archive at www.lahistoryarchive.org.