Kim D Stryker

Kim D Stryker is an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University's Folklore Program, specializing in Occupational Folklife, Foodways, and Supernatural Beliefs. She combines academic teaching with independent folklorist work and public advocacy, notably founding the Save the Smithsonian Folklife Festival campaign.

• M.A.I.S. in Folklore Studies from George Mason University
• Founder of Furnace Record Pressing (first Virginia vinyl record pressing plant in 20 years)

Her research focuses on documenting Virginia wine industry work cultures through ethnographic fieldwork and interviews. She organizes annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival reunions and teaches courses like "Intro to Folklore and Folklife" and "Food and Folklore".

• Recipient of 2017-2018 Archie Green Fellowship
• Expert in cultural contexts of food and occupational traditions