UMD Activation Academy Storytelling

Samantha is a sorority member who grew up in a church and is passionate about Women’s Health.

Cindy Nguyen and her math teacher, Ms. Black, talk about growing up in New York and her life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chantilly, VA, Cindy Nguyen interviews Ms. Black about her childhood and life. Ms. Black shares her stories on how New York and changes, like a sudden adventure in the military, has made...

Emily Wenger talks to Haley Warner about her life then and now.

In this interview, recorded on November 26, 2018, Emily Wenger and Haley Warner talk about Haley’s life then and now. During this interview Emily questions her youth pastor about many things. These include, her life as a child, her biggest...

From Park Ranger to Priesthood: Paulist Fr. Gilbert Martinez

In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Gilbert Martinez discusses his life, vocation story and ministry. At the time of this interview, Fr. Gil was the pastor of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City....

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Minnie Dewberry and Quincy Stephens

Brother and sister Quincy Stephens (76) and Minnie Dewberry (80) talk about their childhood in Alabama, their careers as teachers, and the legacies they both hope to leave behind.

English Interview

An interview/conversation with my dad who is 40. We talked about different lessons that people should learn, morals and how things should be.

A Child Constantly in Different Homes

In January 2023 in new Hope, Pennsylvania, Luca Tersigni (15) interviewed Jane Marisak (75) about her childhood and life moving to many different houses. Trouble with parents caused her to constantly be on the move. A story truly filled with...