AWE USA 2026

Margarita Johnson
United States
Research and Writing Intern
Tanit XR

I am a University of Florida student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Leadership, with a strong focus on the preservation of Tunisian heritage through research and storytelling. My work is rooted in a personal connection to art history and cultural identity, which has shaped my commitment to protecting and sharing heritage in meaningful ways. Through writing and research, I explore how history can be preserved not just as knowledge, but as lived experience that connects communities across generations.

As part of TanitXR, I contribute to projects that use immersive technology to document and reimagine cultural heritage, making it more accessible to global audiences. My background in psychology informs how I approach storytelling, audience engagement, and the emotional impact of cultural experiences. I am especially interested in the intersection of heritage, technology, and global dialogue, and how innovative tools can help preserve cultural narratives that might otherwise be lost.