Cassandra started working with the Gage County Museum in August of 2021. She has worked with history teaching at the public level and private level for over 20 years. She has three degrees, an associates in art degree, a bachelor's in education, and a bachelor's in history. She also has 24 years of experience beginning in event planning and fundraising for local charities and nonprofits. At the museum her responsibilities include overseeing the day to day functions of the museum which includes staffing, grant writing, newsletter publication, exhibit design, curation, fundraising, and finances. She also creates the programs and events that the museum runs and sponsors. If you have general concerns, ideas, or would like to go have a cup of tea and just talk, please reach out to her.
Alex Cook graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a Bachelors of the Arts in Psychology and a minor in English and Criminal Justice. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He also spent a semester in England studying law at Downing College at the University of Cambridge. He is a history enthusiast with a desire to help preserve local history and share it with others.
"Hello, I am Joslyn Edmond, and I'm excited to join the Gage County Historical Society and Museum as the Part-Time Curator/Archivist. With a Master's in History from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a background in archival work, I'm passionate about preserving local history and making it accessible. Having grown up in Gage County, I'm thrilled to contribute to my community by embracing the museum's mission and sharing our region's rich heritage."
