Caelin Ross writes: “What happens if we don’t uncover hidden histories? My collection assessment revealed exactly what happens—entire communities disappear from the historical record, not because they weren’t contributing to the field, but because collecting practices privileged certain voices while marginalizing others. This discovery became a catalyst for change, but not the kind that happens overnight. I love community-centered collecting and reaching more people. But a lot of my daily work is less exciting. Mundane technical work doesn’t generate headlines, but it’s essential infrastructure for everything else. You can’t build authentic community partnerships when your collections lack organization.”