• Coordinates functions of AGLISS and assists AGLISS officers in their duties.

• Is in charge of communication with faculty, students, and non-CUA community.

• Serves as representative of the LIS students in an official capacity if needed.

• Coordinates functions of AGLISS and assists AGLISS officers in their duties.

• Is in charge of communication with faculty, students, and non-CUA community.

• With support of AGLISS board, approves fiscal distribution of AGLISS funds.

Hello! I'm Emily, and I've just stepped in as AGLISS President. This is my second semester in the MSLIS program. I have a B.A. in Art History and spent many years teaching in elementary and early childhood classrooms. Most recently, I worked as a professional organizing consultant and volunteered on the board for the DC chapter of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. I'm excited to now be gearing up for a career focused on organizing information! I strongly believe in volunteerism and giving back to my community, and I'm happy to be serving my academic and professional colleagues through AGLISS.

Outside of work and studies, I’m passionate about outdoor activities, especially hiking, biking, and kayaking. Growing up in Colorado nurtured my connection to nature, and after more than 20 years in the Washington, DC area, I’ve fallen in love with the Appalachian Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and Atlantic Ocean. I’m also an avid reader of historical fiction, a fan of museums, and a dedicated DIYer.

• Assists President in duties when needed

• Oversees the promotion, organization, and execution of events held for professional developement, academic success, and fostering community among LIS students.

• Is in charge of reserving rooms, organizing reimbursements with GSA senator, and making sure mechanics of events are executed.

• Oversees internal documentation for AGLISS and LIS students.

I am a second semester student, in the Community Services Librarianship track. Originally from a Neosho, Mo and I am currently live in DC. I have a B.S. in Environmental Biology and a M.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary biology from Tulane University. After university I spent 5 years in the Navy as a Meteorology and Oceanography Officer. I have moved 5 times in the last 10 years, including to Okinawa, Japan and Guam. When I have free time I enjoy sewing cloths and collecting vintage sewing patterns.

• Manages AGLISS documentation.

• Maintains meeting minutes for AGLISS Board Meetings.

Hello everyone! My name is Izzy Ruiz and I am the secretary for AGLISS this year. This is my second year in the MLIS program, and I am on the generalist track currently. Might or might not graduate in Spring of 2027, but that is the plan! I am originally from CA, and received my BA in History at Saint Mary's College of California. If you see me running around campus, that is because I also work for CUA in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. I love all things fandom related, and am an extrovert at heart so please say hi! 

• Creates the AGLISS budget.

• Request funds from GSA senator for AGLISS activities.

• Coordinate financial matters for events.

Hi! My name is Ella, and I’m the treasurer for AGLISS. I’m going into my second year of the MLIS program and am on the Cultural Heritage track, but I’m especially interested in academic libraries and history, so I’m hoping to end up working in that area. I’m originally from the Bay Area, California, and I miss all the hikes that were right on my doorstep. But, I’ve really been enjoying living in DC, and I’m excited to be moving to Arlington this summer. In my free time, I love reading sci-fi and fantasy novels and baking sweet treats.

• Plans academic, professional, and social events for LIS students.

• Updates AGLISS “Local GLAM Events” calendar.

Hi all! My name is Jenelle and I'm in my 3rd semester (does summer count?) in MSLIS concentrating on Law Librarianship. I moved to DC from Guam and grew up in Hawaii where I graduated from University of Hawaii with a BA in Anthropology. I worked in different sectors such as legal and sustainability. I eventually stumbled to the Philippines and earned my Masters in Development Management from Asian Institute of Management in Manila. In my free time I'm photographing flowers, stalking bees, and watching either musicals or trash reality tv.

• Coordinate and manage newsletter activities.

• Collect articles and edit the AGLISS Newsletter (LISten).

• Post & maintain social media (i.e., Instagram, LinkedIn)

Hi, my name is Riley and I am the new newsletter editor for AGLISS. I'm in my first year of the dual MA in English and MS in Library and Information Science. I'm originally from the DMV, but spent some time in upstate New York, when I studied Literatures in English and Translation at Ithaca College. When I'm not working at the Writing Center or doing school work, I'm probably baking or reading!

• Composes email updates and communication to LIS students.

• Maintains Discord and the website.

• Sends out AGLISS related announcements to LIS and Alumni listservs.

• Responds to inquiries received from AGLISS email.

• Maintain’s newsletter archive on AGLISS website

My name is Stephanie Davis, but you can call me Stevie! I'm the AGLISS webmaster and this is my first semester in the Master of Science in Library & Information Science program. My concentration is Cultural Heritage Information Management and I am specifically interested in archives and special collections. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and so my family and I go whale watching every year – so far I’ve seen a few orcas and a pod of humpback whales!

• Represents all IS students at Graduate Student Association* functions and Senate meetings.

• Submits AGLISS reimbursement requests (individual requests, events request, and coordinates PCard pick up and drop off, as needed)

• Oversees tracking of individual reimbursements and managers AGLISS budget.

Hello! My name is Niccolo Giambanco, but please feel free to call me Nico. I am a second year student in History and Library Science, and I represent AGLISS and the Department of Information Science as a senator in the CUA Graduate Student Association. Before moving to Washington, D.C. in the Fall of 2025, I worked at a public library in Tucson, Arizona, where I grew up; before that I graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in History and English Literature. I currently work at Mullen Library on campus as a Graduate Library Preprofessional within the Web & Digital Services department. In my free time I love to read, exercise, and watch baseball... I am a diehard supporter of the New York Yankees!