I believe that stories are tools we use to understand ourselves and the world around us. They help us learn, remember, and find meaning. When we share our own stories, those memories can reach out and connect us to others across the distances that separate us. 

I am...

• The inaugural University Archivist, City University of New York (CUNY), serving all 26 campuses

• The founder and 14-year Director of the award-winning Queens Memory Project 

• A consultant, producer, and public speaker on the power of oral histories and archives in New York City and globally

As an archivist, I strive to enrich and complicate our understanding of history by bringing new voices into the archives. Living in New York City since 2005, my neighbors and our history are often at the center of my practice.

The Archivist Round Table of New York recently honored me with the 2025 Archival Achievement Award for my work over the past 15 years developing archival programs within New York City's public libraries and universities.

Connect with me on LinkedIn for updates on my work or reach out to say: hello@nataliemilbrodt.nyc