Martha Ball

Martha Ball is an experienced archivist currently working at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration since December 2024. Previous roles include Project Cataloger at New York Public Radio, where Martha designed cataloging tools for digitized audio materials, and Processing Archivist for a private collection, focusing on multi-media collection processing. Martha has also worked as a Processing Assistant at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, processing archival materials related to reproductive rights, and provided virtual support for the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Previous experience includes roles at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, DC Public Library, and the Columbus Museum of Art, among others. Martha holds a Master of Science degree in Archives Management from Simmons University and a Bachelor's degree in History from The George Washington University.