The Roma Genocide Map is an interactive digital platform developed in collaboration with Yahad In Unum that documents and visualizes the historical persecution of Roma people during the Holocaust and beyond. The map highlights key locations, events, and survivor testimonies related to the Roma genocide, serving as an educational tool that promotes awareness, remembrance, and historical accountability. By offering a comprehensive spatial view of Roma experiences, the project deepens understanding of both the atrocities committed and the resilience of Roma communities.

This project was developed through collaboration between the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas and Yahad In Unum, bringing together scholarly research, public education, and human rights advocacy focused on documenting and confronting historical violence.

Project Outcome

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Over the course of one year, I guided a graduate student team through the design and development of the Roma Genocide Map website. The project involved close collaboration with partner organizations in Paris and Romania, requiring the creation of a shared digital infrastructure that enabled remote content contribution. Together, we prioritized flexibility, ethical data stewardship, and care in presenting sensitive testimony and historical experiences.

Through this project, students gained hands-on experience in collaborative project development and professional communication with international partners as well as experience with:

  • Front- and back-end web development

  • WordPress platform development and customization

  • Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving

  • Map integration and digital mapping workflows

  • Best practices for ethically handling sensitive historical testimonies

  • Teamwork, coordination, and collaborative decision-making

  • Planning for long-term platform sustainability