UMD INFO College Alumni Spotlights
The UMD INFO College Takes Great Pride in its Graduates
From archivists to librarians, web developers to information architects, our INFO alumni succeed as information professionals in every field imaginable. Scroll down to learn more about your fellow alumni! We’d also like to hear from you and share your story.
Featured INFO Alumni
INFO alumni go on to be leaders in shaping the world through information and technology for good. Here are just a few of our stars.
Alumni Spotlight: How iSchool Alumnus Helps Businesses Innovate and Adapt Using Transformational Tech – Brandon Turp BSIS ‘18
The desire to help modernize businesses’ infrastructure by implementing the next generation of disruptive technologies led Brandon to …
Alumni Spotlight: A Visionary in the Valley: An Alumna’s Journey to the Globe’s Center for Tech Innovation – Solace "Lacey" Arevalo-Sabado, HCIM ‘19
Solace “Lacey” Arevalo-Sabado, HCIM’19, held an unflinching dream to make a name for herself in arguably the nation’s most reco …
Alumni Spotlight: A Dream Pursued, A Dream Fulfilled – Preeti Lakhole, MIM 2015
Preeti advises those interested in data analytics to be prepared to consistently practice solving problem statements and to take advant …
Alumni Spotlight: Alumna Praises iSchool as the Heart of Nation’s Archival World – Ann Abney, MLS ‘16
Ann currently works as the Special Projects Archivist for the South Carolina Political Collections (SCPC) at the University of South Ca …
Alumni Spotlight: UMD iSchool Alum and Archivist Helps to Write the “Final Drafts of History” – Tyler Stump, HiLS 2015
Tyler was especially drawn to the HiLS program after learning about the professional experiences offered in tandem with his academics a …
Alumni Spotlight: iSchool Lays the Foundation for Alumna’s Career in Academic Librarianship – Joyce Garczynski MLS ‘09
The foundation for Joyce Garczynski’s, MLS ’09, career in librarianship was built from her experience in the Master of Library Scie …
Alumni Spotlight: Making a Difference as a Prison Librarian – Glennor Shirley, MLS ‘93
In her home country of Jamaica, Glennor Shirley, MLS ’93, first discovered her adoration for librarianship while working as a bookmob …
Alumni Spotlight: iSchool Alumna Awarded Maryland School Librarian of the Year 2020 – Donna Mignardi MLS ’99
The UMD iSchool helped to instill in Donna that all information is valuable and one must continue to grow and learn.
Alumni Spotlight: Becoming a Leader in Library and Information Science – Jocelyn McNamara MLS 2016
After many years working as a chef and artist, Jocelyn McNamara, MLS ‘16, was inspired by her love of literature, and a drive to work …