Academics

Master's Degree - San José State University

Master of Library and Information Science

In May 2025, I completed my Master's degree from San Jose State University. This degree engaged me in countless ways, from offering the opportunity to conduct statistical analyses of my library's email query program, writing in-depth papers on how better to serve teenage patrons, and teaching me how to code the very website that is hosting this text. As a capstone project for my degree, I completed an e-portfolio documenting the skills I developed over the course of the program.

This portfolio can be viewed here.

Undergraduate Degrees - University of the Pacific

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

From 2013 to 2017, I attended the University of the Pacific, and achieved a BA in both Environmental Science and International Relations. My time at UoP permitted me to study abroad in Plymouth, England, serve my fellow students as a Resident Assistant, and ensured that I achieved a solid foundation in my two chosen fields. My studies also provided excellent groundwork for my novels, allowing me a broader perspective on just how superhumans might play a role in international affairs.

Library Career

Library Assistant-Advanced

Crockett Public Library

At the Crockett Library, I hold a position of high responsibility. Apart from an Aide, I run the branch independently, and balance patron neds with branch responsibilities on the daily. It is my great pleasure to act as the reference librarian, storytime presenter, and program coordinator. Additionally, I serve as the Volunteer Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, and conduct the banking for the branch. Finally, I am able to utilize my Spanish bilinguality (and once, the tiny bit of German I know) to ensure that patrons can engage with the library in their preferred language.

Library Assistant

Oakley Public Library

My time at the Oakley Library allowed me to prepare to complete my Master's in Library and Information Science. Here, I conducted extensive outreach, to local schools and community events, learned the ropes of front-desk service, and completed my storytime training. This position perfectly set me up to be running the Crockett Library branch.