About Me

I was born and raised in Odessa under the most beautiful sunsets that Texas has to offer. Upon graduating high school, I packed my trumpet and moved to Denton to study music education at the University of North Texas. I would eventually change my major to music with a minor in anthropology after discovering a passion for understanding the human experience.

My library adventure began in spring of 2006 when I was hired as a student assistant in the UNT Music Library. I would spend the next 5 years calling this library my home. Upon the recommendation of a trusted supervisor and mentor, I enrolled in graduate school to pursue a degree in library science. In 2013, I accepted the User Experience Librarian position at SMU. In this role, I supported the first year experience, taught information literacy sessions, provided research support, and created a better library experience for students. I would later take on additional responsibilities such as marketing and collaborating with the good people in the Master of Arts in Design & Innovation program. In 2019, I was promoted to the Director of Strategic Initiatives role and from 2020-2022, I also served as the SMU Libraries diversity officer.