Eve Zucker

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About Eve Zucker

Strategic innovator and program leader specializing in the intersection of digital technologies, social memory, and global change. With experience spanning 5 continents and partnerships across 24+ international institutions, I excel at developing impact-oriented initiatives that bridge academic research with practical implementation. At Yale, I've pioneered groundbreaking educational innovation alongside research leadership—co-founding one of the first university courses on digital memorialization of mass atrocities and developing one of the earliest digital anthropology curricula. These pedagogical innovations complement my co-founding of Yale's Digital Memorialization initiatives, which brought together leading experts from memorial institutions, AI technology, and archival science, with research featured in journals such as Discover Artificial Intelligence. I have authored four books and 30+ publications, establishing new methodologies at the intersection of digital humanities and memorialization studies. My teaching at Yale and Columbia has inspired students to pursue their own projects in digital memorialization and social memory. As President and CEO of the Center for Khmer Studies, I foster a cohesive and collaborative environment, serving as the key liaison between our international Board of Directors, staff, and global partners. I have secured foundational grants, representing 35% of our annual operating budget, ensuring long-term financial stability and enabling new strategic initiatives. I have translated my academic expertise into executive practice by leading a comprehensive digital transformation to enhance research accessibility. This includes expanding the library's digital collections through international partnerships, launching digital literacy workshops for Cambodian institutions, and modernizing our workflow with advanced AI tools, like Workspace Pro with Gemini. Core competencies: • Developed and implemented strategic programs and innovative curricula to advance institutional goals. • Secured and managed grants and resources to support international academic initiatives. • Led cross-cultural collaborations with over 24 partners across 7+ countries, strengthening global networks. • Conducted qualitative, online, and archival research; designed and analyzed complex inquiries. • Directed and mentored diverse teams in dynamic, multicultural environments. • Pioneered digital tools and methodologies for humanities and social science research. • Introduced and advanced conceptual frameworks driving interdisciplinary innovation.