"Historic Oakland Cemetery: Where Atlanta's History Lives"

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Dr. Richard J. W. Harker is the President & CEO of Historic Oakland Foundation at historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, GA.

Since joining Historic Oakland Foundation in 2019 Richard has served as the organization’s Director of Programming & Volunteers (2017-2019), Co-Executive Director with long-time Executive Director David Moore (2019-2020), and as Executive Director and President & CEO since January 1, 2022.

Prior to working at HOF, Richard worked at the Museum of History & Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University and Educational Cultural Exchanges in London, England. Richard has a Ph.D. in History from Georgia State University and Masters degrees in History from Durham University, England, and the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.

Originally from Croydon, England, Richard also serves on the Boards of Civil Bikes and the Cherokee Garden Library.