Board of Editors
Noetica was founded by undergraduates, for undergraduates.
The Board of Editors
Noetica was founded by a collective of William & Mary students seeking to expand the availability of undergraduate publications with the aim of promoting the interdisciplinary study of the premodern world. The Board of Editors, comprised of a general body of elected members and executive officers, is tasked with devising Noetica's annual publication and promoting its mission to champion connections with the Premodern world. Each member actively contributes to their respective committees, assisting in the strategic planning of events, initiatives, and refining journal protocols.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Angelov is the Director of Medieval and Renaissance Studies and David L. Holmes Professor of Reformation Studies and American Religious History. He is currently working on a series of articles exploring Eastern Christian history and culture. He is also preparing a monograph on the history of Orthodoxy in the Balkans during Communism. As Faculty Advisor for Noetica, he not only tethers the organization to the Medieval Renaissance Studies Program but helps the journal to reach further into the academic community. He advises the executive board on matters of academic integrity and the future of the journal.
Executive Officers
Editor-in-chief
Blake McCullough
Blake McCullough is a senior double-majoring in History and Medieval & Renaissance Studies. He is particularly interested in the Eastern Mediterranean throughout the Middle Ages, including the Eastern Roman Empire, the rise of Islam, and the crusades as well as the role of religion in broader medieval history. He is currently working on an Honors Thesis exploring the political structures and societal spheres of the diverse Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem leading up to and after the Third Crusade, which is tentatively titled "Statecraft, Society, and Struggle in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, 1163-1228." As Editor-in-chief, Blake oversees the operations of the journal and works to grow its reach to students and professors alike. He also serves as liaison to the Faculty Advisor.
Secretary
Cailyn Cooper
Cailyn Cooper is a junior double majoring in history and Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies. She is particularly interested in studying the historical and cultural development of Eastern and Central Europe, as well as the Russian language. She is heavily involved in REES-related campus organizations and passionate about studying and working abroad. As secretary, she oversees daily operations and communications of the journal.
Director of Design
Frankie Harman
Frankie Harman is a senior philosophy major at the College of William & Mary. As Director of Design for Noetica, she leads the journal’s design, branding and art direction. Her research interests include Ancient and Medieval philosophy, ethics, nineteenth-century political philosophy, and the intersection between philosophy and theology. Outside of Noetica, she serves as the Student Liaison for Orchesis Modern Dance Company and works as a dance teacher.
Treasurer
Stephen Vasiljevic
Stephen Vasiljevic is a double major in Economics and History. In Noetica, Stephen oversees the financial aspects of the journal, primarily in the formation and allocation of the budget, along with the physical printing of each edition. Outside of Noetica, Stephen is a Research Assistant for Professor Nathaniel Throckmorton in the Economics Department, the president of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship at William & Mary, a member of the Student Culinary Council, and a member of Mortar Board.
Submissions Editors
Michael Pagano
Michael Pagano is a senior majoring Classical Studies. As Submissions Editor, Michael works closely with the Board to enforce the double-blind review process.
Chief Revisions Editor
Jarrett Miller
Jarrett Miller is a senior majoring in Economics and minoring in Classical Studies in the William & Mary/University of St Andrews Joint Degree Programme. He was a founding member of Noetica in the spring of 2022. His research interests include monetary policy, applied cliometrics, the Late Roman Republic, and Christian ecclesial history. As Chief Revisions Editor, he leads the revisions team, which is responsible for verifying sources, improving the writing, and collaborating with the authors to finalize their work before publication.
Publicity Manager
Addie Steel
As Publicity Manager, she is tasked with developing marketing campaigns to expand Noetica's media and social reach on campus through digital platforms.
International Correspondents
Sofia Atkinson
Sofia Atkinson is a sophomore studying Classical Studies in the St. Andrews William & Mary Joint Degree Programme.
Ben McClarty
Ben McClarty is a sophomore studying Classical Studies in the St. Andrews William & Mary Joint Degree Programme.
