Who's Involved
Research, Education & Support
William Isom II
Director of Operations
William Isom is a East Tennessee native & the director of Black in Appalachia. He coordinates the project's research, community data base development, documentary film & photography production, oral history collection and educational events with residents.
Alona Norwood
Community Achivist
A native of Elizabethton, Tennessee & graduate of Berea College. She received a Masters in Information Science at UNC Chapel Hill. Alona manages the digital community archive and is an expert in equitable community-based archival processes.
Kelle Jolly
Storyteller & Cultural Organizer
Fredrick Watkins
Audio Producer
A native of Nashville, TN, Fredrick is passionate for creativity in all its forms. With MA degrees from TSU & Argosy University, He works with K-12 Youth, guides students through the college admissions process & cultivates opportunities through talent acquisition roles. His professional path reflects a commitment to education and empowerment.
Board of Directors
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Jaimie Bagwell, Chair, Knoxville, Tenn.
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Bill McCabe, Treasurer, Hancock County, Tenn.
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Catherine Wilson, Secretary, Knoxville, Tenn.
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Ron Carson, Pennington Gap, Va.
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Rev. Roger Mills, Whitesburg, Tenn.