Officers

Emily Lu, Vice President
elu@fsu.edu
Emily Lu is a Fulbright Scholar and PhD Candidate in History whose research explores the intersections of political music, performance, and cross-cultural encounters. Her work focuses on Jesuit missionaries in East Asia, examining how  the performing arts shaped cultural exchange and religious diplomacy. With interests spanning political music, cultural history, and the concept of “encountering the Other,” Emily’s scholarship bridges disciplines to illuminate the power of performance in global historical contexts. She is passionate about using historical research to understand the dynamics of identity, influence, and intercultural communication across time.

Aidan Mackinlay, Secretary
amackinlay@fsu.edu
Aidan MacKinlay is currently pursuing a master’s degree in history here at Florida
State University. His current research is focused on the historical memory of the Civil War and the construction of the Lost Cause on the southern landscape. He is the recipient of the Vernacular Architectural Forum’s 2025 Ambassadors Award.

Baylee Staufenbiel, Treasurer
bstaufenbiel@fsu.edu
Baylee is a sixth year PhD candidate finishing her dissertation tentatively titled “Altered Wombs and Cosmic Bodies: The Seven-Cell Uterus Doctrine in Pre-Modern Medical Texts.” She examines conceptions of the body overtime, engaging with varying epistemologies and gender theory. She has taught Medicine and Society and the Historian’s Craft. She is also trained in medical anthropology (global health focus) and classical studies. She has been a member of HGSA for my entire time at FSU and has served on HGSA conference committees. This is her second year on the executive board. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Gabrielle Camp, Communications
gcamp@fsu.edu
Gabrielle is a second-year MA student. Her research focuses on modern U.S. history and public history, with an emphasis on gender, sexuality, and memory. She attended FSU for undergrad and has worked with the HGSA before, but this is her first year on the executive board. She is also the recipient of the Vernacular Architectural Forum’s 2025 Ambassadors Award.