School of Information Sciences Advisory Board
The School of Information Sciences Advisory Board meets twice a year for planning and consultation on topics ranging from curriculum to operations and budget. The board advances and assists the students, faculty, staff, and alumni through collaboration, service, advocacy, counsel, and development.

Ari Rakestraw
Executive Director
Tenn-Share

Alvin Blount
Reference and Instruction Librarian
Georgia State University

Caleb Ellis
Radiation Safety Information Computational Center (RSICC) Staff
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Matt Cowan
Senior Associate, Knowledge Management
RSM

Xan Lasko
K-12 School Librarian (Retired)

Rohit Srivastava
Data Analyst
ORNL Neutron Scattering Division’s User Office

Danielle Smothers
Reference Librarian
Knox County Public Library

Gillian Kelly
Data Analyst
North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Aimée Leverette-Green
Market Analytics Manager
Clarivate

Kaypounyers “Kay P” Maye
Scholarly Engagement Librarian for Social Sciences and Data
Tulane University

Chad Mitchell
Data Scientist
Lino

Ashley Stowe
Chief Research and University Partnerships Officer
Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Amy Snyder
MSIS Alum

Caroline Villarreal
Adult Services & Programming Librarian
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library

Mary Beth Ross West
Information Technology Specialist
Office of Scientific and Technical Information, Department of Energy