Welcome!

I am a doctoral candidate at the Information School at the University of Washington, where I explore information behavior in formal and informal contexts, and new “literacies” emerging in shared virtual environments.  I hold Masters Degrees in Information Science and Education from the University of Michigan and Stanford University respectively.  Formerly a teacher, school librarian and technologist, I consult with a wide range of institutions and professionals on information services, youth programming, learning spaces, and technology-enriched curricula.  My dissertation work explores how young people collaborate in solving information-intensive problems.  I was recently recognized with the Jesse H. Shera Award by the American Library Association for distinguished published research.  On weekends you will find me hiking in the Olympic Mountains, or biking around Bainbridge Island, Washington, where I currently reside.

Please explore this site, or download my Curriculum Vitae to see more of my work.