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Laurie Davidson

Executive Director

Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)

Laurie (she/her) is passionate about building an accessible and equitable reading landscape for all. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a librarian and technologist in a variety of settings.

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Riane Lapaire

Braille & Accessibility Testing Coordinator

National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

With over a decade of working in alternate format materials and accessibility, Riane's (she/her) current passion is finding ways to increase timely access to quality braille and tactile graphics for readers. Riane's hobbies include music and gardening.

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Daniella Levy-Pinto

NNELS Manager

National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

Daniella’s (she/her) work informs a shift towards accessible-by-design products and services. She is totally blind and has used assistive technologies for over 25 years in academic and professional settings. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science.

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Megan Sellmer

Web and Usability Assistant

National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

Megan (she/her) received her graduate degree in Humanities Computing and Library and Information Studies from the University of Alberta, focusing on digital access to information. She’s passionate about access for all to information, cooking and golf!

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Lindsay Tyler

Senior Manager

Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)

Lindsay (she/her) holds and MLIS from McGill University and has over 15 years experience working in accessible library services for people with print disabilities. Her areas of expertise include accessible technology, outreach and reader advisory.

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Corey Wintermute

Audiobook Coordinator

National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

Corey Wintemute (he/him) is a graduate of Langara College's Library and Information Technology program. In his free time he likes to write and record music, and has been able to combine these passions in the role of Audiobook Coordinator for NNELS.

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Pikiora Wylie

Public Services Librarian

National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

Hello everyone, My name is Pikiora and I work with for NNELS as the Public Services Librarian. My role is mainly about working with libraries and NNELS patrons to connect people with the books they want from the NNELS collection.