Graduate Certificate in Folklore Studies

Chrissy Widmayer, 2013

Chrissy Widmayer

Widmayer (Certificate ‘13) directs “Community Powered,” a project of Wisconsin Humanities. She has spent the past decade teaching courses in folklore, writing, oral history, and religious studies, while also taking on positions in the public humanities. Widmayer is a founder, content creator, and education director at Folkwise, which seeks bring folklore to diverse audiences through public access-style new media programing on Twitch, YouTube, and social media.