Tamira Beth Stephens
Director of Administration and Operations
Barker Center, 225
tstephens@fas.harvard.edu

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Tamira holds an MTS from Harvard Divinity School. She is interested in the study of American religion, particularly contemporary Pentecostalism and new religious movements. Prior to joining American Studies, Tamira processed the archive of Bishop Carlton Pearson at the Harvard Divinity School Library. She lives in Boston with her husband, two tortoises, and a guinea pig.

Paola Gaona Salamanca
Staff Assistant III to American Studies
Barker Center, 224
paola_gaona-salamanca@fas.harvard.edu

Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, but growing up in Boston, Paola is on track to a BA in Communications and Public Policy from SNHU. She is interested in bilingualism in education, particularly in comparative education and curriculum development. Alongside American Studies, Paola is also the Staff Assistant to The Committee on the Study of Religion. Prior to joining Harvard, Paola worked in Boston Public Schools as an operations coordinator at the Hurley K-8 Two-Way school.