New Professionals Cohort 2025

Adrià works as a Technical Research Staff Member at the Universitat de Lleida Archive in Catalonia. He contributes to interdisciplinary research by integrating advanced technologies with archival and digital management. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Archival Studies and Information Governance, Adrià is passionate about leveraging technology to make information more accessible and sustainable.

Arvid is a Digital Collections Specialist at the NIOD Institute for War-, Holocaust– and Genocide Studies. His work focuses on digitizing archival materials and applying natural language processing for enhanced accessibility. Arvid emphasizes the critical role of archival theory in preserving provenance within digital environments. 

Clara is a fellow at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Records and Archives Section in Geneva. With a strong academic background in history and archival studies, her work focuses on decolonizing heritage practices and simplifying reference services to democratize access to cultural materials. 

Faythe serves as the Records & Information Management Analyst for the City of Richmond, British Columbia. She is involved in records lifecycle management and is currently leading a migration project to a new electronic records system. Faythe advocates for diversity in cultural heritage spaces and mentors emerging professionals. 

Herbert is an Archivist at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies, handling all aspects of archival processes. His work emphasizes community empowerment and representation through archival practices. Herbert also serves as the Education Director for the Archivists Roundtable of New York. 

Huni is an Archivist at the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound. Her work focuses on preserving Indigenous oral histories and navigating the complexities of audiovisual materials. Her Tongan heritage informs her practice, particularly in addressing archival dissociation. 

Manuel leads the archival services area at the Central Archive of the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Peru. His work focuses on improving documentary preservation through innovative technologies and promoting access to permanent-value documents. 

Sandy is an archivist at the National Archives of Singapore, where she works on declassification and archival accessibility. Her contributions include developing workflows, training new archivists, and exploring the implementation of Records-in-Context. Sandy’s interests span archival laws, large-scale archival management, and professional development. 

Sayan serves as Assistant Curator at the Public Arts Trust of India, blending history, culture, and technology in his work. He has contributed to digital transformation projects in museum spaces and is passionate about immersive storytelling in cultural heritage.

Yasmin is a researcher, archivist, and programme manager at Shubra’s Archive. Her work focuses on participatory archival practices and addressing gendered archival collections. Yasmin’s projects include creating multimedia collections and exploring decolonized knowledge production.