I have a simple mission in life, both personally and professionally:
To live a purposeful, joyful, and extraordinary life – and to make a meaningful contribution to the world by inspiring and empowering others to do the same.
I bring this mission into practice through my work as a dean, academic librarian, and higher education leader.
My research explores how individuals and organizations learn, grow, and adapt – especially in times of technological disruption. My work focuses on AI literacy and workforce transformation, especially the role libraries and higher education institutions can play in preparing society for an AI-driven future.
I’m intellectually curious by nature and committed to continuous learning. I hold an Ed.D. in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as graduate degrees/diplomas in:
- Artificial Intelligence (University of Oxford)
- Information Studies (Florida State University)
- Screenwriting (Hollins University)
- Survey Research (University of Connecticut)
I was honored to be named an ALA Emerging Leader in 2009 and served as an elected ALA Councilor at Large from 2015 to 2021. I currently serve as the Immediate Past-President of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), where I lead national initiatives on AI literacy and professional upskilling for library workers.
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