Mikaela Selley

Mikaela Selley is a dedicated archivist, curator, and public history consultant with over a decade of professional experience preserving the historical and cultural legacy of Houston’s Hispanic and Latina/o communities. A native Houstonian, Mikaela currently serves as the Program Manager and Archivist for the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage Project at Arte Público Press, where she manages digitization and access efforts for a significant collection of Spanish, English, and bilingual periodicals. In addition to her role at Arte Público, she operates as an independent consultant, offering research, strategic planning, archival organization, and exhibit design services for personal, business, and cultural heritage initiatives.

Prior to her current roles, Mikaela served as the Hispanic Collections Archivist at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, where she led collection development, community engagement, and curated several public exhibits. Her contributions have not only preserved invaluable historical materials but have also amplified the voices and stories of underrepresented communities. Holding a Master’s degree in Public History from the University of Houston and a certification in Archival Management from the University of North Texas, Mikaela is also a Certified Archivist. Her work continues to shape how Latino histories are documented, interpreted, and shared with the public.