The School of Information Sciences Advisory Board was formed in 2005. The mission of the board is to advise and support the school, its faculty and students. Board members serve three year terms and meet twice per year: once in person on the UT Knoxville campus (usually in the spring) and once virtually in an online meeting space (usually in the fall).
Distinguished information professionals who exemplify the library and information science professions from various backgrounds are invited to serve on the board by the school’s Director. Board members elect a President, Vice-President (President-elect) and Secretary annually. The SIS Advisory Board is governed by its Bylaws.
Current board members are listed below in the SIS Advisory Board Directory. The SIS Advisory Board provides counsel and advice regarding goals and objectives, student experiences, and resources and financial support. Their leadership and guidance help to ensure the school continues to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s information environments.
Meet Our Advisory Board
Ari Baker
Job Title: Executive Director
Place of Employment: Tenn-Share
SIS Graduation Year: 2015
Term Ends: 2025
Gina Costello
Board Position: SIS Advisory Board Past President
Job Title: Associate Dean for Technology & Special Collections
Place of Employment: Louisiana State University Libraries
SIS Graduation Year: 2004
Term Ends: 2023
Matt Cowan
Job Title: Community & Knowledge Manager
Place of Employment: Community & Knowledge Manager
SIS Graduation Year: 2021
Term Ends: 2025
Lisa Ennis
Board Position: Vice President
Job Title: Director of Library & Learning Resources, Professor of Library & Information Sciences
Place of Employment: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
SIS Graduation Year: 1997
Term Ends: 2025
Andrew Grissom
Board Position: SIS Advisory Board President
Job Title: Director, Information Center and Practices
Place of Employment: Catalyst
SIS Graduation Year: 2015
Term Ends: 2023
Inga Haugen
Job Title: Life Science, Agriculture, and Scholarly Communication Librarian
Place of Employment: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
SIS Graduation Year: 2014
Term Ends: 2023
Rachel Jordan
Job Title: Digital Customer Experience Consultant
Place of Employment: Digital Customer Experience Consultant
SIS Graduation Year: 2022
Term Ends: 2025
Gillian Kelly
Job Title: Data Analyst
Place of Employment: North Carolina Biotechnology Center
SIS Graduation Year: 2021
Term Ends: 2025
Madison Langseth
Job Title: Science Data Manager
Place of Employment: U.S. Geological Survey
SIS Graduation Year: 2015
Term Ends: 2023
Aimée Leverette-Green
Board Position: Secretary
Job Title: Market Analytics Manager
Place of Employment: Clarivate
SIS Graduation Year: 2004
Term Ends: 2023
Chad Mitchell
Job Title: Data Scientist
Place of Employment: Lirio
SIS Graduation Year: 2014
Term Ends: 2023
Jamie Osborn
Job Title: Reference Services Manager
Place of Employment: Knox County Public Library
SIS Graduation Year: 2008
Term Ends: 2023
Alexandria Q. Wilson
Job Title: Research & Learning Services Librarian
Place of Employment: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine/University of Tennessee Medical Center
SIS Graduation Year: 2016
Term Ends: 2023
Iman Tahamtan
Job Title: UX Researcher
Place of Employment: JPMorgan Chase
SIS Graduation Year: 2021
Term Ends: 2025
Mary Beth West
Job Title: Information Technology Specialist
Place of Employment: Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information
SIS Graduation Year: 2011
Term Ends: 2023
SIS acknowledges the substantial contributions made by former Advisory Board members.
