Our Present. Our Futures. The Amigos Member Conference 2025

Julie Mosbo Ballestro is the University Librarian and Assistant Provost at Texas A&M University. She previously served as the interim dean of the University Libraries. The University Librarian is responsible to direct programs and personnel and lead a wide range of library services to include special collections, student and academic engagement, organizational effectiveness and development, assessment and planning, information discovery, and research support.

Open-Source Engagement Coordinator, Amigos Library Services

Dawndrea Casey obtained her bachelor's degree in history at The University of Maryland. She is pursuing a master's degree in information science with a major in Library Science at the University of North Texas. She is a military veteran who pivoted from aircraft maintenance to the world of libraries. She is currently a library and technology specialist III at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

Kelly Williams has a Master of Science in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University-Central Texas and a Master of Science in Library Science from the University of North Texas. She’s spent most of her library career working in the technical services departments of academic libraries but recently made a change to reference and instruction. She is currently a Reference and Instruction librarian at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. She enjoys presenting on student-centered services, library instruction, and community connections.

Michelle Shea, MLS, M.Ed., is an Education Librarian and Co-Head of Public Services at Texas A&M University- Central Texas. She assists with academic research, coordinates K-12 outreach programming, and collaborates as a library liaison. She also enjoys presenting on student-centered services, library instruction, and community connections.

Erin Owens is a Professor in the Newton Gresham Library at Sam Houston State University, where she serves as Associate Director of Library Public Services and Scholarly Communications Librarian. She assists researchers from novice to expert with a wide array of topics pertaining to data management, scholarly publishing, impact metrics, copyright, artificial intelligence, and more. She also oversees the work of the Access Services department, including staff focused on circulation, reserves, stacks, and interlibrary loan.

Lisa Louis is Director of User and Research Services at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Bell Library. She has an MLS and a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of North Texas. During her 30+ years as a professional librarian she has worked in a variety of roles in academic, public, and law libraries. In her current position, she manages Access Services, reference, instruction, student success, and scholarly communication services, and serves on the library’s OER Working Group. For fun, she knits and crochets, plays video games, and hangs out with her husband Jason and dogs Thea and Valentine.

Sarah Timm is the Head of Public Services at the University Library of Texas A&M University–San Antonio, a role she has held for over eleven years. In this position, she oversees information desk operations, circulation, and interlibrary loan services. Sarah also plays an active role in the library’s marketing and outreach team, where she enjoys planning and hosting engaging events for the campus community. She earned her Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Outside of work, Sarah cherishes time with her husband and two daughters.

Business Librarian - Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Senior Manager, Sales & Library Relations - Project MUSE, John Hopkins University Press

Christina Pryor is the Continuing Education Services Manager at Amigos. She has over 15 years of experience spanning across academic, health sciences, public, and specialized libraries. Most recently she served as the Associate University Librarian for the Specialized Libraries and the Director of the Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri University Libraries. Her professional interests encompass library management and administration especially in the areas of personnel recruitment and retention as well as strategic planning. In her personal life, Chris enjoys spending time with her family, running, spending time outdoors, and playing the piano.

Naomi Gonzales is the Library Services Trainer & MOLIB2GO Coordinator at Amigos. She has over ten years of library experience in academic and medical libraries, and most recently served as a federal contractor in support of The National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus consumer health website. Her professional interests include web accessibility, usability, and community outreach. In her personal life, Naomi enjoys befriending stray cats, volunteering at her local farmer’s market, and playing cozy video games.

Angela Whitfield is a reference librarian at Collin College where she provides research support and instruction with a passion for teaching new library users. She regularly works with dual credit high school students and college students, helping them develop foundational research skills and confidence using library resources. She enjoys creating engaging, approachable experiences that make the library feel accessible and welcome to all.

Kimberly Richardson is a veteran teacher, seasoned school librarian, and thriving reference librarian at Collin College. She enjoys building innovative programming that connects students, no matter their age, to learning something new and reading something fun. Kimberly's work emphasizes accessibility, creativity, and building connections between students and the resources that can support their academic and personal growth.

Executive Director - Pioneer Library System

Norman, OK