Current Team: Spring 2025


Pearl Kim

Pearl Kim, Editor in Chief

Pearl is a graduate student in San Jose State University’s Master of Library and Information Science program. Previously, she worked as a writer creating and editing content that made technology management clear for public servants. She received a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in Asian American Studies at Northwestern University. In her free time, she reads, thrifts, looks at the ocean and eats good food that other people cook. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two cats.

Vanessa Sztym, Managing Editor

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Vanessa earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Alberta, and a Library and Information Technology Diploma from MacEwan University. She has been working as a library para-professional for over ten years and currently works as a cataloguing technician in a special library. She is passionate about metadata and updating problematic subject headings used within the LIS field. She is currently pursuing her MLIS at San Jose State University and expects to graduate in Spring 2026. Vanessa currently lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and in her free time enjoys knitting, lacemaking, and cross stitch.

Anastasia Warner, Communications Coordinator

Anastasia Warner is a graduate student in the Library and Information Science program at SJSU’s iSchool. Her interests include user experience design and information-seeking during and after natural disasters. Anastasia worked in communications in the non-profit sector and later in state government before completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology via Capella University. She is fascinated by the intersections of information science, sociology and behavioral science. Anastasia is a mom to one teenager, one dog and a cat. She enjoys mountain and beach sports, bike riding and listening to audiobooks.

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Myles Cunningham, Content Editor

Myles is a MLIS student based out of Washington State. Prior to joining San José State, he obtained an MA in Philosophy and a BA in Geography and Political Science, both from the University of Oregon. His interests span the humanities and also include geospatial librarianship, data science, and public policy. Beginning in fall 2024, Myles will work with the California State Library to initiate the California Libraries AI Coalition. In addition to his pursuits with the iSchool, he works in public services at his local public library system and enjoys outdoor sports, especially mountain biking.

Alysia Gilman, Content Editor

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Alysia Gilman is a current MLIS student at San José State University. She comes from a background in psychology, having completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of La Verne. Currently, Alysia works as a library associate at her local public library in Southern California. In her free time, she enjoys painting, baking, knitting, and spending time with her two cats.

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Annie Johnson, Content Editor

Annie Johnson is a current San Jose State University graduate student studying Library and Information Science. In 2023, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Santa Clara University with a concentration in professional writing. Annie has worked on multiple college publications and as a writing tutor to support university students in their written assignments. She currently works as a library aide at a Bay Area public library with aspirations to pursue a career in youth services. With an educational background in English and extensive work experience in editing and instruction, Annie is enthusiastic about the opportunity to hone her editing skills with the SRJ. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the movie theater, and spending time at the beach. Annie expects to graduate from SJSU in Spring 2025 and is excited to work with SRJ for her final semesters with iSchool.

Kristin Voris, Content Editor

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Kristin Voris is a graduate student in San Jose State University’s Masters of Library and Information Science program. Previously she worked in the technology industry in the Big Data space as an Engineering Program Manager. Kristin received a Bachelors of Liberal Arts degree from Willamette University, double majoring in English and Communications. While working in technology she fulfilled the communications role for her department and produced its newsletter. Kristin is an active board member of her Daughters of the American Revolution chapter. In her free time she cooks, gardens, travels, enjoys nature photography, and spends time with her extended family. She lives in San Jose, CA. 

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Paige Wallace, Content Editor

Paige Wallace is a current graduate student in the MLIS program at San José State University. Previously, she has worked in human resources, creating hiring exams for local and state agencies, and has also owned a freelance proofreading company. She has a master’s degree in English Literature from California State University, Sacramento, and a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Massachusetts State University, Fitchburg. She lives in El Dorado Hills, California, with her partner, three kids (all of whom are under 10), and multiple pets. She enjoys coffee, traveling whenever possible, and listening to audiobooks while cooking and baking.

Danielle Willett (she/her), Content Editor

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Danielle earned her Bachelor of Science in English from Central Michigan University in 2014. With a background in academic and fiction editing and a strong love of books, she has utilized those skills throughout her working career in libraries. In her spare time, she enjoys reading romance novels, hanging out with her nieces and nephew, and attempting to crochet. Danielle expects to graduate from SJSU with her MLIS in Spring 2025. She currently lives in Michigan and works at a public library as an Associate Librarian.


The SRJ recruits Content Editors and Copy Editors, as well as the positions of Managing Editor Communications Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief. For additional information, contact the Editor-in-Chief.


Advisory Board

*All members of the advisory board are affiliated with San José State’s School of Information.

Dr. Anthony Chow
Director

Dr. Linda Main
Associate Director

Dr. Anthony Bernier
Faculty Advisor

Dr. Sue Alman
Dr. Joni Richards Bodart
Dr. Mary Bolin
Dr. Jessica Bushey
Dr. Michelle Chen
Dr. Souvick Ghosh
Dr. Ulia Gosart
Dr. Mary Ann Harlan
Dr. Deborah Hicks
Dr. James Hodges
Dr. Darra Hofman
Dr. Renee Jefferson
Alison Johnson
Jason Kaltenbacher

Dr. Geoffrey Z. Liu
Dr. Ziming Liu
Dr. David V. Loertscher
Dr. Lili Luo
Dr. Norman Mooradian
Dr. Kristen Rebmann
Dr. Tonia San Nicholas-Rocca
Alyce Scott
Vicki Steiner
Dr. Michael Stephens
Dr. Virginia Tucker
Dr. Michele A. L. Villagran
Beth Wrenn-Estes
Dr. Lei Zhang

The SRJ recruits Content Editors and Copy Editors, as well as the positions of Managing Editor Communications Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief.

For additional information, contact the Editor-in-Chief.

Past Editorial Teams: 2011-2024

Vol. 14 Issue 2 (December 2024)
Odin Halvorson, Editor-in-Chief
Marc Hoffeditz, Managing Editor
Erica Enos, Communications Coordinator
Myles Cunningham, Content Editor
Alysia Gilman, Content Editor
Annie Johnson, Content Editor
Pearl Kim, Content & Copy Editor
Vanessa Sztym, Copy Editor
Kristin Voris, Content Editor
Paige Wallace, Content Editor
Danielle Willett, Content Editor

Vol. 14 Issue 1 (May 2024)
Odin Halvorson, Editor-in-Chief
Marc Hoffeditz, Managing Editor
Erica Enos, Communications Coordinator
Stephanie Akau, Content Editor
Pearl Kim, Content & Copy Editor
Emily Taggart, Copy Editor
Madelyn Tarr, Content Editor
Danielle Willette, Content Editor

Vol. 13 Issue 2 (January 2024)
Odin Halvorson, Editor-in-Chief
Marc Hoffeditz, Managing Editor
Erica Enos, Communications Coordinator
Nicholas Catt, Content Editor
Pearl Kim, Copy Editor
Irene Miller, Copy Editor
Amber Passey, Content Editor
Emily Taggart, Copy Editor
Madelyn Tarr, Content Editor

Vol. 13 Issue 1 (May 2023)
Amber Passey, Editor-in-Chief
Benjamin Brown, Managing Editor
Nicholas Catt, Content Editor
Mia Lewis, Content Editor
Amber Morrell, Content Editor
Madelyn Tarr, Content Editor
Elizabeth Kuykendall, Copy Editor
Emily Taggart, Copy Editor

Vol. 12 Issue 2 (January 2023)
Amber Passey, Editor-in-Chief
Benjamin Brown, Managing Editor
Nicholas Catt, Content Editor
Nicole Daly, Content Editor
Amber Morrell, Content Editor
Madison Jurgens, Content Editor
Mia Lewis, Copy Editor
Elizabeth Kuykendall, Copy Editor

Vol. 12 Issue 1 (June 2022)
Tierra Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
Meghan Duffey, Managing Editor
Benjamin Brown, Content Editor
Madison Jurgens, Content Editor
Amber Morrell, Content Editor
Amber Passey, Content Editor
Maya Lomeli, Copy Editor
Stephanie Sandoval, Copy Editor

Vol. 11 Issue 2 (January 2022)
Tierra Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
Meghan Duffey, Managing Editor
Benjamin Brown, Content Editor
Ariel Dyer, Content Editor
Kristen Jacobson, Content Editor
Amber Morrell, Content Editor
Maya Lomeli, Copy Editor
Stephanie Sandoval, Copy Editor

Vol. 11 Issue 1 (June 2021)
Catherine Liebau-Nelsen, Editor-in-Chief
Sarah Wilson, Managing Editor
Marian Griffin, Content Editor
Kristen Jacobson, Content Editor
Dorianne Shaffer, Content Editor
Ariel Dyer, Content Editor
Michelle Sarfati, Copy Editor
Molly Wunderli, Copy Editor

Vol. 10 Issue 2 (December 2020)
Catherine Liebau-Nelsen, Editor-in-Chief
Sarah Wilson, Managing Editor
Brianna Limas, Content Editor
Marian Griffin, Content Editor
Kristen Jacobson, Content Editor
Dorianne Shaffer, Content Editor
Justin Sana, Copy Editor
Michelle Sarfati, Copy Editor

Vol. 10 Issue 1 (June 2020)
Margaret Snyder, Editor-in-Chief
Phyllis Pistorino, Managing Editor
Terry Schiavone, Content Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Ester Momand, Content Editor
Justin Sana, Copy Editor
Brianna Limas, Copy Editor
Havilah Steinman, Content Editor

Vol. 9 Issue 2 (December 2019)
Margaret Snyder, Editor-in-Chief
Rachel Greggs, Managing Editor
Channon Arabit, Copy Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Esther Momand, Content Editor
Phyllis Pistorino, Copy Editor
Terry Schiavone Content Editor
Havilah Steinman, Content Editor

Vol. 9 Issue 1 (June 2019)
Megan Price, Editor-in-Chief
Rachel Greggs, Managing Editor
Stephanie Akau, Content Editor
Channon Arabit, Copy Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Terry Schiavone Content Editor
Tayci Stallings, Copy Editor
Havilah Steinman, Content Editor

Vol. 8 Issue 2 (January 2019)
Megan Price, Editor-in-Chief
Kelly Pollard, Managing Editor
Stephanie Akau, Content Editor
Stacy Andell, Content Editor
Channon Arabit, Copy Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Rachel Greggs, Content/Copy Editor
Lisa Lowdermilk, Content/Copy Editor

Vol. 8 Issue 1 (June 2018)
Holley Cornetto, Editor-in-Chief
Kelly Pollard, Managing Editor
Priscilla Ameneyro, Copy Editor
Stephanie Akau, Content Editor
Stacy Andell, Content Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Robert King, Content Editor
Lisa Lowdermilk, Content/Copy Editor
Mary Malone, Content Editor

Vol. 7 Issue 2 (January 2018
Holley Cornetto, Editor-in-Chief
Lindsey Travis, Managing Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Robert King, Content Editor
Kelly Pollard, Content Editor
Emmanuel Edward Te, Content Editor
Amy Rudberg, Copy Editor
Mary Malone, Copy Editor

Vol. 7 Issue 1 (June 2017)
Tamarack Hockin, Editor-in-Chief
Laurel A. Brenner, Managing Editor
Lindsey Travis, Managing Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Brooke Heskett, Content Editor
Devon Lee, Content Editor
M. Julee Tanner, Content Editor
Emmanuel Edward Te, Content Editor
Amy Rudberg, Copy Editor
Kate M Spaulding, Copy Editor

Vol. 6 Issue 2 (January 2017)
Tamarack Hockin, Editor-in-Chief
Gina Nichols, Managing Editor
Laurel A Brenner, Content Editor
Laurel Diskin, Content Editor
Brooke Heskett, Content Editor
Devon Lee, Content Editor
M. Julee Tanner, Content Editor
Lindsey Travis, Content Editor
Elizabeth Byrne, Copy Editor
Kate M Spaulding, Copy Editor

Vol. 6 Issue 1 (June 2016)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Gina Nichols, Managing Editor
Melissa Anderson, Content Editor
Laurel Diskin, Content Editor
Tamarack Hockin, Content Editor
Devon Lee, Content Editor
M. Julee Tanner, Content Editor
Lindsey Travis, Content Editor
Cathryn Gowen, Copy Editor
Mary Alice Kolonay, Copy Editor

Vol. 5 Issue 2 (December 2015)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Janet Casey, Managing Editor
Melissa Anderson, Content Editor
Devon Lee, Content Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Rebecca Padrick, Content Editor
Camille Peters, Content Editor
Josh Smith, Content Editor
Laurel Diskin, Copy Editor
Mary Alice Kolonay, Copy Editor

Vol. 5 Issue 1 (May 2015)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Janet Casey, Managing Editor
Melissa Anderson, Content Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Rebecca Padrick, Content Editor
Camille Peters, Content Editor
Josh Smith, Content Editor
Alicia Zuniga, Content Editor
Kristin Clark, Copy Editor
Laurel Diskin, Copy Editor

Vol. 4 Issue 2 (December 2014)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Sara Kelso, Managing Editor
Kristin Clark, Copy Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Alexandria Post, Content Editor
Laura Stanger, Content Editor
Tacoma Tomilson, Content Editor
Stephanie Routhier-Perry, Copy Editor
Alicia Zuniga, Content Editor

Vol. 4 Issue 1 (May 2014)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Sara Kelso, Managing Editor
Jason Baker, Content Editor
Brighid M. Gonzales, Content Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Alexandria Post, Content Editor
Laura Stanger, Content Editor
Tacoma Tomilson, Content Editor
Susannah Kopecky, Copy Editor
Stephanie Routhier-Perry, Copy Editor

Vol. 3 Issue 2 (December 2013)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor in Chief
Barnaby Hughes, Managing Editor
Rachel Foote, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Sara Kelso, Content Editor
L. Meghann Kuhlmann, Content Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Laura Stanger, Content Editor
Susannah Kopecky, Copy Editor
Lea Mason, Copy Editor

Vol. 3 Issue 1 (May 2013)
Elyse Meyers, Editor in Chief
Barnaby Hughes, Managing Editor
Rose Love Chou, Content Editor
Rachel Foote, Content Editor
Amanda Heath, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Robin Olbekson Markel, Content Editor
L. Meghann Kuhlmann, Content Editor
Lea Mason, Copy Editor
Melleny Thomasson, Copy Editor

Vol. 2 Issue 2 (January 2013)
Elyse Meyers, Editor in Chief
Susan B Wainscott, Managing Editor
Rose Love Chou, Content Editor
Rachel Foote, Content Editor
Amanda Heath, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
L. Meghann Kuhlmann, Content Editor
Robin Olbekson Markel, Content Editor
Lori Myrland, Copy Editor
Melleny Thomasson, Copy Editor

Vol. 2 Issue 1 (May 2012)
Stacey Nordlund, Editor in Chief
Susan B Wainscott, Managing Editor
Rose Love Chou, Content Editor
Cynthia M Cohen, Content Editor
Samantha Godbey, Content Editor
Amanda Heath, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Robin Olbekson Markel, Content Editor
Elyse Meyers, Copy Editor

Vol. 1 Issue 2 (December 2011)
Maria Otero-Boisvert, Editor in Chief
Stacey Nordlund, Managing Editor
Cynthia M Cohen, Content Editor
Samantha Godbey, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Margo Padilla, Content Editor
Kimberly Price, Content Editor
Theresa Putkey, Content Editor
Susan E Edwards, Copy Editor
Colleen Vincent, Copy Editor

Vol. 1 Issue 1 (July 2011)
Suzanne Scott, Editor-in-Chief
Richard Thomchick, Managing Editor
Cynthia M Cohen, Content Editor
Samantha Godbey, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Kimberly Price, Content Editor
Theresa Putkey, Content Editor
Susan E Edwards, Copy Editor
Colleen Vincent, Copy Editor