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 junior double majoring in History and Medieval & Renaissance Studies. He holds particular interest in the Eastern Mediterranean world in the Middle Ages, including the (Eastern) Roman Empire, the rise of Islam, the Crusades, and the role of religion in broader European history. As Editor-in-Chief, Blake oversees the macrooperations of the journal and works to recruit a new generation of Noetica members as well as serve as the liaison to the Faculty Advisor.
Secretary
Cailyn Cooper
Cailyn Cooper is a sophomore double majoring in history and Russian and Post Soviet Studies. She is particularly interested in studying the historical and religious development of Eastern Europe and the Balkans, as well as the Russian language. As secretary, she oversees daily operations and communications of the journal.
Director of Design
Grace Subu
Grace Subu is a senior honor thesis candidate in the Department of International Relations, having conducted research in Bhutan exploring the human capital flight trends in Bhutan, a country famous for it's Gross National Happiness development index. In addition to her honors thesis, she serves as a research assistant for Prof. Angelov and holds the position of Senior Production Editor for The Monitor: Journal of International Studies. As Director of Design, she is the principal graphic designer and typesetter for all of Noetica's brand assets and printed issues.
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 the president of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship at William & Mary, a member of the Student Culinary Council, and is concluding his term as Treasurer for Virginia Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Submissions Editors
Caroline Giles
Caroline Giles is a senior History major in the Joint Degree Programme between the University of St. Andrews and William & Mary. Her research interests include medieval religion and philosophy, Islamic empires, and gender studies in early modern Europe. Outside of Noetica, Caroline is a huge film nerd who also loves classic literature. As Submissions Co-editor, Caroline works closely with the Board to enforce the double-blind review process. She is principally responsible for the allocation of submissions to the appropriate peer-review committees.
Terence Flannery
Terry Flannery is a senior studying history with a particular emphasis on Germanic and reformation studies. He has advanced German language skills along with intermediate French and Latin. His research interests concern the Protestant Reformation along with its causes and its legacy. He loves encouraging scholarship and seeing researchers reach their full potential and promote their work. As Submissions Co-editor, Terry works closely with the Board to enforce the double-blind review process.
Chief Revisions Editor
John Dale
John Dale is a senior History major minoring in Economics. His research interests include the social theories and political traditions of the eighteenth-century British Atlantic and the role of religious authority and dissent in the American Revolution. As chief revisions editor, he coordinates the revisions team which is responsible for verifying sources, improving the writing, and collaborating with the authors to finalize their work ahead of publication.
Publicity Manager
Emmanuel Sampson
Emmanuel is a double major in physics and philosophy with a concentration in engineering and applied design. His primary interests are in film, creative writing, and electronics. Currently, he is conducting physics research on low angle reflectivity with the Applied Research Center(ARC). As Publicity Manager, he is tasked with developing marketing campaigns to expand Noetica's media and social reach on campus through digital platforms.
International Coordinator
Michael Pagano
Michael Pagano is a junior Classics Major in the Joint Degree Programme between William & Mary and St. Andrews. He specializes in Ancient cultural syncretism with an interest in the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle and Far East. As the International Coordinator, he ensures that members of the journal studying abroad are still connected with the journal and promotes the journal at St. Andrews as well as other universities abroad.
