Our Team

  • Dr. Patrick Solovey (he/him)

    Executive Director

    Dr. Patrick Solovey (PhD) is an English historian focusing on esoteric literature. He has served as the Executive Director for the Luscinia Historical Society since 1996. Dr. Solovey has received research fellowships from the Strand Institute and the Fullbright Program.

    Dr. Solovey handles acquisitions for the archives and manages our academic goals.

  • Philomena Aidoni (she/her)

    Development Officer

    Philomena Aidoni has years of experience working in development for nonprofit institutions. In that time, she has raised more than $30 million dollars in grants, individual donations, and corporate partnerships.

    Philomena maintains donor relations and serves as our primary grant writer.

  • Charles Isiuwa (he/they)

    Brand and Marketing Manager

    Born and raised in the Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Charles Isiuwa holds multiple degrees in design and marketing. Previous clients include Lock & Grey Esq., KP Publishing, and Manticore Gaming.

    Charles is responsible for branding, marketing collateral, and general aesthetic vibe of the Luscinia Historical Society.

  • Neil Daigle Orians (they/them)

    Archivist-in-Residence

    Neil Daigle Orians is an Assistant Professor of Printmaking at the University of Cincinnati. Their work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

    Neil’s project involves researching and digitizing our archives and utilizing them to create contemporary artworks exploring spiritualist histories and futures.