Denton Waits

Denton Waits is the head archivist at Virginia Theological Seminary, where they manage
extensive institutional and manuscript collections, including the African American Episcopal
Historical Collection. They hold a Master of Arts in History with a concentration in Public History
from the University of West Georgia (2014) and a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from
Virginia Theological Seminary (2025). Their academic work explores the intersections of
religion, identity, and archival practice.

With over a decade of experience in archives, public history, and education, Denton has curated
numerous exhibits that highlight theological and social justice themes and developed oral
history projects to preserve marginalized voices. Their professional service includes roles on the
VTS Dean’s Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity and the Standing Committee for the
African American Episcopal Historical Collection. They have presented at MARAC conferences
and national forums on archival reconciliation and queer history.