School of Information Sciences Advisory Board

The School of Information Sciences Advisory Board meets twice a year for planning and consultation on topics ranging from curriculum to operations and budget.  The board advances and assists the students, faculty, staff, and alumni through collaboration, service, advocacy, counsel, and development.  

Ari Rakestraw


Executive Director

Tenn-Share

Alvin Blount


Reference and Instruction Librarian

Georgia State University

Caleb Ellis


Radiation Safety Information Computational Center (RSICC) Staff

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Matt Cowan


Senior Associate, Knowledge Management

RSM

Gillian Kelly


Data Analyst

North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Xan Lasko


K-12 School Librarian (retired)

Gillian Kelly


Data Analyst

North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Aimée Leverette-Green


Market Analytics Manager

Clarivate

Kaypounyers “Kay P” Maye


Scholarly Engagement Librarian for Social Sciences and Data

Tulane University

Ashley Stowe


Chief Research and University Partnerships Officer

Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Amy Snyder


MSIS Alum

Danielle Smothers


Reference Librarian

Knox County Public Library

Rohit Srivastava


Data Analyst

ORNL Neutron Scattering Division’s User Office

Iman Tahamtan


UX Researcher

JPMorgan Chase

Caroline Villarreal


Adult Services & Programming Librarian

Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library

Mary Beth Ross West


Information Technology Specialist

Office of Scientific and Technical Information, Department of Energy