TEAM

Putting Freedom Colonies on the map, on policy agendas, and at the center of Texas history.

Dr. Andrea Roberts

Project Director & Founder
Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly

Policy Analyst & Research Assistant
Schuyler C

Schuyler Carter

Community Partnership & Research Assistant
Tyrene C

Tyrene Calvesbert

Atlas Support
Jennifer Blanks

Jennifer Blanks

Content Manager & Atlas Coordinator

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