Background
I have my Masters in Library and Information Studies and my Bachelors in Communication Studies. I have been a librarian with Rasmussen University for over 10 years. I previously served as the Librarian for the School of Nursing and Graduate Studies Librarian. My current work focuses on information literacy and library instruction.
Areas of Expertise
Nursing, Health Sciences, Graduate-level Research
Personal Interests
I have three cats and love spoiling them. My husband and I look forward to camping every summer and cruising every winter. I also enjoy board games, jigsaw puzzles, and watching historical dramas.
Background
I hold a Master of Library & Information Science, a B.A. in Social Change & Development, and an A.S. in Web Programming. I’ve been a Librarian for eighteen years, with fifteen years at Rasmussen University. I previously served as the Librarian for the School of Business; I recently transitioned to an electronic resource management and systems role.
Areas of Expertise
Electronic Resource Management, Systems & Technical Services, Business, and Technology
Personal Interests
I love being outdoors and spend a lot of time with my husband running, biking, stand-up paddleboarding, and snowshoeing in the winter. I also enjoy listening to music, attending concerts, reading, gardening, cooking, and baking.
Background
I hail from Indiana, where, with much rigor, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Purdue University. I began my career building websites, indexing and synthesizing published web content, and writing copy for web publishing. I have 27 years of experience in web design and development. I chose to advance my career and earn my Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from The University of South Carolina, graduating with honors recognition.
After ten years of medical librarianship supporting practitioners, faculty, and students, I moved on to leadership at an exclusively online university. I have spent the past ten years in servant leadership and project management duality, constantly adhering to the theories and practice of andragogy and heutagogy. I joined Rasmussen University in May 2023 as the Director of Library and Learning Services.
Areas of Expertise
Servant Leadership, expert at team development, coaching students and professionals, medical research, and SME for information literacy, medical, and evidence-based research.
Personal Interests
I enjoy quiet activities like hiking, reading, swimming, kayaking, and hunting for shark teeth on the shore. My husband and I own a pool-building company that keeps me busy. I love live music and travel. I have teen twins who are the most fascinating people I know.
Background
I hold an M.A. in Library Science, an M.B.A. in Management, and an A.B. in English and American history. Before joining Rasmussen in 2009, I worked as a librarian in the financial services industry, large corporate law firms, and public libraries. I have provided library support for the Schools of Justice Studies, Early Childhood Education, Health Sciences, and General Education.
Areas of Expertise
Business and legal research, Education, Health Sciences, and General Education topics
Personal Interests
I am an avid lap swimmer and enjoy outdoor cycling. My husband and I love to travel and find planning our next adventure as much fun as the trip. I also love reading literary fiction, gardening, cooking, and playing with our grandson.
