Cohort

DSCPE Cohort

DSCPE Fall 2025 Cohort

	Ashlea Green \| Associate Professor and Metadata Librarian Appalachian State University Ashlea Green is an Associate Professor and Metadata Librarian at Appalachian State University. She holds an MS in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee and an MA in Linguistics from Ohio University. In her current role, Ashlea advises faculty, staff, and students on metadata, digital repositories, persistent identifiers, and related data practices. Her work also involves managing metadata standards and application profiles, developing instructional resources, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure the seamless integration of metadata across digital platforms. Ashlea is committed to enhancing the support her library can offer researchers, especially as Appalachian State was recently elevated to R2 status. Although the library currently lacks a dedicated data services unit, she has seen a growing demand for support in data curation, management, and governance. Through the DSCPE program, Ashlea hopes to build the expertise needed to help fill this gap and strengthen Appalachian State’s expanding research infrastructure. She lives in Asheville, NC with her spouse, two cats, and two dogs, and is excited to join the Fall 2025 DSCPE cohort. She is grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to learning alongside colleagues from across the profession.
	Brittney Thomas \| Assistant Director of Research & Data Education Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) Ruth Lilly Medical Library Brittney Thomas is the Assistant Director of Research & Data Education at the IUSM Ruth Lilly Medical Library. She leads the Ruth Lilly Medical Library Research Team, coordinating library services and cultivating partnerships to support IUSM research activities. Brittney received her BA at Iowa State University in 2008 and her master’s in library & information science from the University of Iowa in 2011. She has experience in grants management, community engagement and outreach, consumer health and public libraries, digital and medial literacy, health and wellness programming, participation of underrepresented communities in biomedical research, and library services for research and data education.
	Coryn Millander \| Research Librarian Toronto Metropolitan University Coryn is a research librarian at a nonprofit R&D in San Antonio, Texas, supporting over 3,000 technical staff members. She started my career in Meteorology/Climatology, but working in the research and publication industries is what eventually led her to special librarianship supporting STEM researchers. She has been a research librarian supporting author services and digitization initiatives for ~2 years, and is looking to expand my data services skillset to evolve what author services look like at her small (but mighty!) library. At home, my husband and I care for our 3 small boys (we have a 3-year-old and 1.5-year-old twins), and in my spare time, I enjoy reading, weightlifting, and hanging out with friends.
	Dorian McIntush \| Open Scholarship and Data Resident Librarian Washington and Lee University Dorian has recently stepped into the role of Open Scholarship and Data Resident Librarian at Washington and Lee University, where he supports faculty and students with digital research and open knowledge initiatives. He has a commitment to creating equitable access to knowledge and is particularly interested in exploring the environmental impact of digital technologies and open scholarship models that prioritize accessibility and long-term sustainability. Beyond his professional work, he enjoys tromping through Virginia’s hiking trails with his dog, taking on new knitting projects, and cooking interesting recipes for dinner.
	Emma Wood \| Scholarly Communication Librarian UMass Dartmouth HEmma Wood is the Scholarly Communication Librarian at UMass Dartmouth. Formerly she was a librarian at the UMass Law Library where she assisted students and faculty with legal research, both print and online. She earned her Master's Degree in Library Science from Simmons College, and her undergraduate degree from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in The Berkshires where she is from. She specializes in Open Educational Resources (OER), and has an OER Librarianship Certificate from the Open Education Network.
	Jayden Matus \| Assistant Librarian, Research & Scholarly Initiatives Texas A&M University Jayden Matus is a Librarian in the Research & Scholarly Initiatives department at Texas A&M University, where she helps students and faculty find, understand, and share information. From supporting evidence synthesis and research impact services to guiding researchers in selecting appropriate resources and outlets, Jayden is passionate about making knowledge accessible and easy to use. She earned an MS in Library Science and a certificate in Digital Curation and Data Management from the University of North Texas, and a BFA in Theatre from Texas State University. Before joining Texas A&M, she worked in various academic libraries, gaining experience in resource sharing, research support, distance education, and instruction. Jayden is dedicated to supporting researchers across disciplines by increasing their awareness and access to the information they need. In her work, she strives to foster connections, build understanding, and create a welcoming space for learning and discovery.
	Jenna Courtade \| Research Data Management Librarian University of Miami Jenna Courtade is the Research Data Management Librarian under the Research Data & Open Scholarship department. Jenna oversees the development and delivery of research data management and data curation services including understanding discipline-specific patron needs, updates content on the departmental website, works within the University of Miami's institutional repository and research information hub, Scholarship@Miami, and supports broader unit goals of enhancing student outcomes and lowering barriers to entry in the research lifecycle. Additionally, she participates in unit goals of promoting data literacy to members of the campus community. She received her Master’s in Library and Information Science from the iSchool at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the New College of Florida. In her free time, Jenna loves fiber arts crafts, such as crocheting, knitting, or cross-stitching. She is currently exploring the connections between fiber arts and data in hopes to share her passion for creating as a lens to learn about managing research data.
	Leah Everitt \| Research and Education Librarian & Assistant Professor University of New Mexico Health Science Library and Informatics Center Leah Everitt is a Research & Education Librarian and Assistant Professor at University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center. Everitt most frequently works with College of Pharmacy, Health Science Center researchers, and the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program. Everitt has been interested in DataServices for some time and has participated on some small projects related to institutional repositories, Everitt hopes to gain more experience in this area through the DSCPE program.
	Matt Hayward \| Senior Librarian Liaison TDolph Briscoe, Jr. Library, UT Health San Antonio As liaison librarian to the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, Matt supports research and learning by introducing search strategies and resources for nursing students and faculty through class instruction and individual consultations. As the single point of contact for library services for the School of Nursing, Matt can assist with literature searching, questions about Evidence-Based Practices, bibliographic management tools, systematic reviews, understanding research metrics, and managing online author profiles. Matt earned his B.S. in Chemistry and Psychology from the University of Alabama (UA) then completed an M.S. in Clinical Psychology at Auburn University at Montgomery before returning to UA for his Master of Library & Information Studies. He previously served as Coordinator of Research Data Services for UTSA and is responsible for answering RDM/RDS questions at UT Health San Antonio, but due to the low uptake of services at both campuses he has had little practical experience with actual research data.
	Nathanael Gay \| Assistant Librarian of Data Visualization and Analysis Florida Statue University athanael has been a Florida State University librarian for just over a year. He was hired to provide data visualization and analysis consultations to the university community. Additionally, he serves as the liaison to the mathematics and statistics departments. Prior to this, he spent over 18-years teaching mathematics and statistics for Keiser University. When not working he likes to read, cook, garden, and travel.
	Roger Justus \| Data Services Librarian Miami University, Ohio Roger Justus is the Data Services Librarian at Miami University (Ohio), where he serves as liaison to the Computer Science and Software Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Systems & Analytics, Mathematics, and Statistics, as well as working with GIS and other technologies. He received his MLS from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Research interests include digital humanities and scholarship, Data Management and Open Science, as well as the use of technologies such as GIS and AI to support students and researchers.
	Sadie Davenport \| Health Sciences Librarian Blaisdell Medical Library, UC Davis Medical Center SSadie is a health sciences librarian at Blaisdell Medical Library in Sacramento, California. She works with clinicians who have information needs regarding evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects, hospital policies, publication, data management, and clinical questions. Sadie also collaborates on library outreach projects, tutorial videomaking, and LibGuide development. Her interests include study design and methodology, web development, health humanities, and graphic medicine novels. Regarding data services, Sadie aims to better understand the clinical data landscape, to use programs like RStudio and Python for library data visualization, and to strengthen her proficiency and confidence when consulting with faculty and staff on data management plans and their data management needs.
	Stephen Weiter \| Research and Instruction Librarian NHealth Sciences Library, SUNY Upstate Medical College Stephen is a Research and Instruction Librarian at the Health Sciences Library at SUNY Upstate Medical College. He got his MSLIS at Syracuse University with a CAS in Data Science, and he’s excited for the opportunity to expand and improve Data Services at his library. In his spare time, he enjoys board games, woodworking, and falling off his mountain bike.
	Tricia Martone \| Science Librarian Library & Technology Services (LTS), Lehigh University Tricia is a scientist turned librarian with a former career in seismic monitoring. She earned her BS and MS in Geology from SUNY Binghamton and her MLS from Texas Woman's University. She's focused on empowering today's and tomorrow's scientists as the Science Librarian at Lehigh University by providing the essential research skills and library resources they need to make their own discoveries.
	Xuan Zhou \| Data Curation Specialist Texas State University Libraries Dr. Xuan Zhou is the Data Curation Specialist at Texas State University Libraries. Zhou received her Ph.D. degree in Educational Psychology and a graduate certificate in Advanced Research Methods in Social Science from Texas A&M University, College Station. Her interests include research data management, including data management planning, data organization and curation, data analysis and visualization, data sharing and publishing, and open data science.

Fall 2024 Cohort

Marianne Stowell Bracke, Deborah Yun Caldwell, Jentry Campbell, Eileen Chen, Hector Escobar, Samantha Harmon, Jerrel Horn, Samantha Loster, Rebecca A. Miller, Cameron Nielson, Mary K. Oberlies, Ann Sze, Katharine Tepper, Claire Warner, Jonathan Young, Ashley Zeidler, Alicia Zuniga.

Fall 2023 Cohort

Lisa Chinn, Sharon Duffy, Kelly Klinke, Tamara Law, Ayaba Logan, Anjelica Matcho, Emilie Menzel, Erica Newcome, Hannah Pollard, Cayla Robinson, Elizabeth Schlagel, Jocelyn Swick-Jemison, Isaac Wink, Connie Wong

Fall 2022 Cohort (Pilot Cohort)

Cadence Atchinson, Jennifer Dinalo, CJ Garcia, Sara Hoover, Anna Liss Jacobsen, Lucy Carr Jones, Alex Keimel, Rachel Kirk, Stephanie McFarland, Sarah Newell, Heather Owen, Janine Pino, Samantha Porter, Shalini Ramachandran, Eric Toole

	Ashlea Green \| Associate Professor and Metadata Librarian Appalachian State University Ashlea Green is an Associate Professor and Metadata Librarian at Appalachian State University. She holds an MS in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee and an MA in Linguistics from Ohio University. In her current role, Ashlea advises faculty, staff, and students on metadata, digital repositories, persistent identifiers, and related data practices. Her work also involves managing metadata standards and application profiles, developing instructional resources, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure the seamless integration of metadata across digital platforms. Ashlea is committed to enhancing the support her library can offer researchers, especially as Appalachian State was recently elevated to R2 status. Although the library currently lacks a dedicated data services unit, she has seen a growing demand for support in data curation, management, and governance. Through the DSCPE program, Ashlea hopes to build the expertise needed to help fill this gap and strengthen Appalachian State’s expanding research infrastructure. She lives in Asheville, NC with her spouse, two cats, and two dogs, and is excited to join the Fall 2025 DSCPE cohort. She is grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to learning alongside colleagues from across the profession.
	Brittney Thomas \| Assistant Director of Research & Data Education Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) Ruth Lilly Medical Library Brittney Thomas is the Assistant Director of Research & Data Education at the IUSM Ruth Lilly Medical Library. She leads the Ruth Lilly Medical Library Research Team, coordinating library services and cultivating partnerships to support IUSM research activities. Brittney received her BA at Iowa State University in 2008 and her master’s in library & information science from the University of Iowa in 2011. She has experience in grants management, community engagement and outreach, consumer health and public libraries, digital and medial literacy, health and wellness programming, participation of underrepresented communities in biomedical research, and library services for research and data education.
	Coryn Millander \| Research Librarian Toronto Metropolitan University Coryn is a research librarian at a nonprofit R&D in San Antonio, Texas, supporting over 3,000 technical staff members. She started my career in Meteorology/Climatology, but working in the research and publication industries is what eventually led her to special librarianship supporting STEM researchers. She has been a research librarian supporting author services and digitization initiatives for ~2 years, and is looking to expand my data services skillset to evolve what author services look like at her small (but mighty!) library. At home, my husband and I care for our 3 small boys (we have a 3-year-old and 1.5-year-old twins), and in my spare time, I enjoy reading, weightlifting, and hanging out with friends.
	Dorian McIntush \| Open Scholarship and Data Resident Librarian Washington and Lee University Dorian has recently stepped into the role of Open Scholarship and Data Resident Librarian at Washington and Lee University, where he supports faculty and students with digital research and open knowledge initiatives. He has a commitment to creating equitable access to knowledge and is particularly interested in exploring the environmental impact of digital technologies and open scholarship models that prioritize accessibility and long-term sustainability. Beyond his professional work, he enjoys tromping through Virginia’s hiking trails with his dog, taking on new knitting projects, and cooking interesting recipes for dinner.
	Emma Wood \| Scholarly Communication Librarian UMass Dartmouth HEmma Wood is the Scholarly Communication Librarian at UMass Dartmouth. Formerly she was a librarian at the UMass Law Library where she assisted students and faculty with legal research, both print and online. She earned her Master's Degree in Library Science from Simmons College, and her undergraduate degree from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in The Berkshires where she is from. She specializes in Open Educational Resources (OER), and has an OER Librarianship Certificate from the Open Education Network.
	Jayden Matus \| Assistant Librarian, Research & Scholarly Initiatives Texas A&M University Jayden Matus is a Librarian in the Research & Scholarly Initiatives department at Texas A&M University, where she helps students and faculty find, understand, and share information. From supporting evidence synthesis and research impact services to guiding researchers in selecting appropriate resources and outlets, Jayden is passionate about making knowledge accessible and easy to use. She earned an MS in Library Science and a certificate in Digital Curation and Data Management from the University of North Texas, and a BFA in Theatre from Texas State University. Before joining Texas A&M, she worked in various academic libraries, gaining experience in resource sharing, research support, distance education, and instruction. Jayden is dedicated to supporting researchers across disciplines by increasing their awareness and access to the information they need. In her work, she strives to foster connections, build understanding, and create a welcoming space for learning and discovery.
	Jenna Courtade \| Research Data Management Librarian University of Miami Jenna Courtade is the Research Data Management Librarian under the Research Data & Open Scholarship department. Jenna oversees the development and delivery of research data management and data curation services including understanding discipline-specific patron needs, updates content on the departmental website, works within the University of Miami's institutional repository and research information hub, Scholarship@Miami, and supports broader unit goals of enhancing student outcomes and lowering barriers to entry in the research lifecycle. Additionally, she participates in unit goals of promoting data literacy to members of the campus community. She received her Master’s in Library and Information Science from the iSchool at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the New College of Florida. In her free time, Jenna loves fiber arts crafts, such as crocheting, knitting, or cross-stitching. She is currently exploring the connections between fiber arts and data in hopes to share her passion for creating as a lens to learn about managing research data.
	Leah Everitt \| Research and Education Librarian & Assistant Professor University of New Mexico Health Science Library and Informatics Center Leah Everitt is a Research & Education Librarian and Assistant Professor at University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center. Everitt most frequently works with College of Pharmacy, Health Science Center researchers, and the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program. Everitt has been interested in DataServices for some time and has participated on some small projects related to institutional repositories, Everitt hopes to gain more experience in this area through the DSCPE program.
	Matt Hayward \| Senior Librarian Liaison TDolph Briscoe, Jr. Library, UT Health San Antonio As liaison librarian to the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, Matt supports research and learning by introducing search strategies and resources for nursing students and faculty through class instruction and individual consultations. As the single point of contact for library services for the School of Nursing, Matt can assist with literature searching, questions about Evidence-Based Practices, bibliographic management tools, systematic reviews, understanding research metrics, and managing online author profiles. Matt earned his B.S. in Chemistry and Psychology from the University of Alabama (UA) then completed an M.S. in Clinical Psychology at Auburn University at Montgomery before returning to UA for his Master of Library & Information Studies. He previously served as Coordinator of Research Data Services for UTSA and is responsible for answering RDM/RDS questions at UT Health San Antonio, but due to the low uptake of services at both campuses he has had little practical experience with actual research data.
	Nathanael Gay \| Assistant Librarian of Data Visualization and Analysis Florida Statue University athanael has been a Florida State University librarian for just over a year. He was hired to provide data visualization and analysis consultations to the university community. Additionally, he serves as the liaison to the mathematics and statistics departments. Prior to this, he spent over 18-years teaching mathematics and statistics for Keiser University. When not working he likes to read, cook, garden, and travel.
	Roger Justus \| Data Services Librarian Miami University, Ohio Roger Justus is the Data Services Librarian at Miami University (Ohio), where he serves as liaison to the Computer Science and Software Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Systems & Analytics, Mathematics, and Statistics, as well as working with GIS and other technologies. He received his MLS from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Research interests include digital humanities and scholarship, Data Management and Open Science, as well as the use of technologies such as GIS and AI to support students and researchers.
	Sadie Davenport \| Health Sciences Librarian Blaisdell Medical Library, UC Davis Medical Center SSadie is a health sciences librarian at Blaisdell Medical Library in Sacramento, California. She works with clinicians who have information needs regarding evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects, hospital policies, publication, data management, and clinical questions. Sadie also collaborates on library outreach projects, tutorial videomaking, and LibGuide development. Her interests include study design and methodology, web development, health humanities, and graphic medicine novels. Regarding data services, Sadie aims to better understand the clinical data landscape, to use programs like RStudio and Python for library data visualization, and to strengthen her proficiency and confidence when consulting with faculty and staff on data management plans and their data management needs.
	Stephen Weiter \| Research and Instruction Librarian NHealth Sciences Library, SUNY Upstate Medical College Stephen is a Research and Instruction Librarian at the Health Sciences Library at SUNY Upstate Medical College. He got his MSLIS at Syracuse University with a CAS in Data Science, and he’s excited for the opportunity to expand and improve Data Services at his library. In his spare time, he enjoys board games, woodworking, and falling off his mountain bike.
	Tricia Martone \| Science Librarian Library & Technology Services (LTS), Lehigh University Tricia is a scientist turned librarian with a former career in seismic monitoring. She earned her BS and MS in Geology from SUNY Binghamton and her MLS from Texas Woman's University. She's focused on empowering today's and tomorrow's scientists as the Science Librarian at Lehigh University by providing the essential research skills and library resources they need to make their own discoveries.
	Xuan Zhou \| Data Curation Specialist Texas State University Libraries Dr. Xuan Zhou is the Data Curation Specialist at Texas State University Libraries. Zhou received her Ph.D. degree in Educational Psychology and a graduate certificate in Advanced Research Methods in Social Science from Texas A&M University, College Station. Her interests include research data management, including data management planning, data organization and curation, data analysis and visualization, data sharing and publishing, and open data science.