Professional Experience
Community Engagement Librarian
Library & Research Services (LRS) | Harvard Kennedy School | Cambridge, MA | January 2022 - Present
Oversee programs and communications that connect HKS Library resources to the HKS community and Harvard Library.
Build and maintain institutional relationships with community members to inform and shape the HKS Library's work based on stakeholder needs and opportunities.
Identify and activate the institutional structures and monitor the development of relevant trends at HKS and beyond that are required to support successful community engagement.
Knowledge Services Librarian
Library & Research Services (LRS) | Harvard Kennedy School | Cambridge, MA | November 2018 - December 2021
Served on newly launched data services team to provide research support to students, staff, and faculty.
Advised course support staff and faculty on copyright adherence and scholarly communication strategies.
Co-managed the School’s course materials database and online request system.
Supported collection development and management through data analysis and subject area expertise in issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality.
Graduate Assistant
Boston Public Library | Boston, MA | May - August 2018
Supported evaluation protocol design for a pilot program to lend WiFi hotspots to Boston community members without home internet access (led by Colin Rhinesmith).
Graduate Research Assistant
Simmons University | Boston, MA | March - July 2018
Provided research support for the IMLS grant-funded project, “At the Edges of the National Digital Platform: Rural Hotspot Lending Programs” (led by Colin Rhinesmith).
Public Services Assistant
Houghton Library | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | October 2017 - May 2018
Provided reference services to Harvard affiliates and members of the public conducting research with Houghton's extensive collection of rare books and unique materials.
Fulfilled patron requests for material reproductions and advised on copyright adherence.
Event Intern
Madison Public Library Foundation | Madison, WI | June - December 2016
Led 100-person team of board members, volunteers, and fellow interns in event coordination.
Fostered lasting partnerships between the library, community organizations, and local businesses.
Researched and implemented cutting-edge fundraising technology for use at events.
Invited to extend internship for additional five months based on excellent performance.
Community Organizing & Volunteer Work
Somerville Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC)
Somerville, MA | November 2021 - Present
Chair of Mayor-appointed body of Somerville community members working alongside City staff to improve conditions for pedestrians and transit riders.
Member of the Education & Engagement subcommittee.
Somerville Municipal Compensation Advisory Board
Somerville, MA | October 2023 - Present
City Council appointee to the 5-member body that studies the adequacy of compensation for all City officials and non-union employees.
Boston Queer Art Collective
Greater Boston Area | 2020 - 2021
Co-Founder of a network supporting queer artists in the Boston area by building community, fostering artistic collaborations, and providing shared infrastructure.
Science for the People
USA | 2019 - 2021
Editor for the SftP Magazine on “Cooperation: Theory and Practice for the Commons” (Volume 23, Number 3, Winter 2021).
Member of the Mutual Aid Working Group.