Kathleen Sheppard

Kathleen Sheppard is a professor of History and Political Science at Missouri S&T. She holds degrees in Egyptian Archaeology and History of Science.

Sheppard's interest in forgotten women in Egyptology began during her studies at University College, London, where she encountered Margaret Murray's work.

This sparked her passion for uncovering similar overlooked female figures in the field.

Sheppard serves on the board of the Missouri Chapter of the American Research Center in Egypt and as VP of the Chapters' Council.

She resides in central Missouri with her family and pets, continuing her research on women in Egyptology.