Meet Dr. Antoinette Carter Jenkins, Board Member Historic Port Royal, Inc

Dr. Antoinette Carter Jenkins brings extensive professional experience and a passion for genealogy and local history to her volunteer role with Historic Port Royal. She is the President and CEO of Afterwhile, LLC, a genealogy research and consulting firm. Prior to starting her genealogy practice, Antoinette represented our community as regional director for a statewide initiative to strengthen our emerging workforce through paid internships. She also served as an adjunct business professor for more than a decade.

Antoinette holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Mason University and a master of business administration degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus. She earned her doctoral degree in human and organizational learning from The George Washington University, where her research interests focused on the nexus between organizational culture and social impact. She also holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute.

With roots in Caroline County, Antoinette is descended from ancestors who have contributed their talents to enriching our community over centuries. One tangible artifact of those contributions is the Old Port Royal School, which she recently learned was founded and operated by members of her family. In 2025, her decades-long quest to uncover family stories led her to volunteer service with Historic Port Royal. Antoinette supports the mission of Historic Port Royal by serving on committees and is honored to have been appointed by Mrs. Cleopatra Coleman to manage outreach and programming for the Old Port Royal School.

When she is not researching family histories or volunteering, Antoinette enjoys spending time with her family and learning new skills, such as crocheting. She and her husband are the proud parents of six children.