Jared Wilmer, Communications Assistant

Jared supports The REED Center with newsletters, website updates, and event communications. Outside of this role, he works professionally in the mental health field in Frederick, MD.

He brings a personal interest in Indigenous history and identity to his work, particularly the impact of Virginia’s racial integrity laws on Native families and the dynamics of racial passing in his own ancestry. This perspective informs his research into the cultural and ecological history of the region and adds a personal touch to his contributions at The REED Center.

Originally from Carroll County, MD, and Loudoun County, VA, Jared has long felt a deep connection to the landscapes of Frederick County, where Cunningham Falls and Point of Rocks remain two of his most cherished natural spaces.