We all hopefully have something we love about our job. For librarians, it could be the love of reading or learning about creative writing. For me, its the public. Anything to do with helping a community will always start with putting your shoes on and hitting the streets. I've been honored to have work with wonderful people inside libraries as well as outside. Below are a few organizations, initiative groups, and such that I feel proud to be apart of and hopefully you gain interest in helping a local organization in your city. Broadening your network is no longer about being known, it's more about knowing what is happening around you so that you are in the know.


​Libraries First 

Through Innovation Experts now known as Libraries First, we strive to bring resources to public libraries at affordable prices. Some of our success includes eMaterials through Overdrive, and mobile library app services through Boopsie. I sit on the board and represent public libraries worldwide.

Boys and Girls Club

I'm proud to make efforts in helping the youth. My recent work with children include coaching youth basketball and starting the process of helping at the Elgin Boys and Girls club.


​ReadersFirst Initiative

With ReadersFIrst, we strive to bring equality to eBooks. This collection of librarians nationwide work as the middlemen between libraries and publishing companies. We also work directly with vendors in hopes of narrowing the gap between libraries and the eBook industry.