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EDUCATION

University of Washington | Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)                                       June 2026

University of California, Los Angeles| Political Science                                                                                   June 2019            

Concentration: International Studies

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Graduate student in Library and Information Science with experience in educational operations, digital humanities, and information organization. Passionate about community-centered information services, equitable access, and supporting diverse communities through public, government, and academic librarianship. Skilled in metadata creation, research support, data analysis, and user-centered service, with a strong commitment to accessibility, collaboration, and inclusive information practices.

\RESEARCH & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Graduate Researcher | University of Washington iSchool                                            April 2025 – June 2025                            

Seattle, Washington | Remote

·         Designed and delivered instruction on data cleaning and organization using OpenRefine to support humanities and social science research.

·         Provided research support by evaluating digital scholarship tools for interdisciplinary academic use.

·         Developed instructional materials and documentation to support research workflows and data management.

·         Assessed accessibility and usability of research tools to promote inclusive learning environments

Instructional Materials Developer| UCLA Extension                                                     August 2022 – June 2026                             

Los Angeles, CA

·         Designed and delivered instructional materials, tutorials, and guides to support student learning and access to academic services.

·         Created user-centered learning resources (videos, guides, internal platforms) to support technology use and information access.

·         Translated complex systems into accessible instructional content for diverse learners across 260+ courses annually.

·         Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.

LIBRARY EXPERIENCE

Metadata Intern| SolarSpell Initiative                                                                September 2024 – September 2025

Arizona State University | Remote

·         Created and applied metadata for digital collections to enhance discoverability and equitable access to digital collections.

·         Supported research and learning by improving organization and accessibility of digital library resources.

·         Collaborated with international educators to align collections with user needs across primary, secondary, and higher education contexts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Center Manager | UCLA Extension                                                                                            June 2023 – Present

Facilities Management | Los Angeles, California                   

·         Coordinated academic support services across multiple stakeholders, supporting access to learning environments for students and faculty.

·         Analyzed user needs and implemented workflow improvements to enhance student experience across 30+ classrooms and 260+ courses.

·         Developed training materials and onboarding resources to support staff and improve service delivery consistency.

·         Provided front-line user support, assisting students in navigating academic systems, services, and resources.

·         Collaborated with campus partners to improve access to academic services and streamline communication.

Center Coordinator | UCLA Extension                                                                               August 2022 – June 2023

Facilities Management | Los Angeles, California                  

·         Supported daily operations of an academic center through scheduling, logistics, and coordination of classes and events.

·         Improved access to student services by creating instructional tutorials and guides for advising, enrollment, and campus resources.

·         Strengthened communication between faculty, staff, and students by coordinating responses to operational and service-related issues.

·         Developed training materials and documentation to support consistent and effective student support practices.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Strategic and Budget Analysis of NARA | University of Washington       September 2024 – December 2024                                                

Remote

·         Evaluated the organizational structure and strategic priorities of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) by analyzing its strategic plan, staffing structure, governance documents, and public communications.

·         Assessed institutional resource allocation by conducting a detailed budget analysis examining personnel, collections, programming, and facilities expenditures.

·         Identified opportunities for organizational innovation and service improvements by integrating findings from SWOT/SOAR and PEST environmental analyses.

·         Developed three strategic service recommendations supported by budget impact worksheets and financial projections.

Digital Humanities Needs Assessment | University of Washington                                April 2025 – June 2025                                                             

Remote

·         Evaluated the usability and accessibility of the Picturing Mexican America digital archive by conducting a disciplinary needs assessment focused on researchers and cultural heritage users.

·         Identified opportunities to improve discovery and contextualization of archival materials by analyzing metadata structures, interface design, and search functionality

·         Developed recommendations for enhancing user engagement and scholarly research use by assessing platform features and digital collection organization.

·         Produced a written report and analysis outlining usability improvements and future development opportunities for the digital humanities project.

Police Misconduct Settlements Data Analysis Project | University of Washington     April 2025 – June 2025                                                             

Remote

·         Analyzed the FiveThirtyEight and Marshall Project Police Misconduct Settlements dataset (2010–2019) using R to identify trends in settlement frequency and financial impact.

·         Applied quantitative research methods and statistical analysis to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings through data visualization.

·         Produced data visualizations using ggplot2 and Plotly to illustrate patterns in claims, allegation types, and settlement amounts over time.

·         Applied data cleaning and transformation techniques using dplyr to organize and interpret complex public accountability datasets.

·         Communicated research findings through analytical reporting and visualizations designed to make complex data accessible to non-technical audiences.

SKILLS

Collection Development & Access

·         Metadata standards (Dublin Core)

·         Resource evaluation and selection

·         Collection development concepts (coursework: budgeting, licensing, vendors)

Instruction & Research Support

·         Information literacy instruction (ACRL Framework familiarity)

·         Research support and consultation

·         Instructional design and content development

Systems & Tools

·         Koha (ILS experience)

·         OpenRefine

·         Microsoft Excel

·         R (ggplot2, dplyr, Plotly)

SERVICE & LEADERSHIP

Member | National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)       September 2024 – September 2025

·         Completed the Advanced Leadership Certificate, applying the NSLS 9 Principles and Behaviors Framework to develop self-leadership and collaborative leadership skills in team-based settings.

·         Completed the Executive Leadership Certificate, designing and implementing a “Better Me: Better World” leadership project focused on lifelong professional growth and community impact.

·         Participated in leadership development programming emphasizing communication, goal-setting, and professional accountability.

CONFERENCES

American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference| Attendee                                                     June 2025

GRANTS & AWARDS

ALA Spectrum Scholar | American Library Association                                                                             2024 - 2025           

Genevieve C. Cobb Scholarship in Librarianship| UW iSchool Donor                                                October 2025