Webcast Speakers

Raymond Pun (he/him/his) is the academic and research librarian at the Alder Graduate School of Education. In this role, he supports all library services from research to scholarly communication. With over 17 years of experience, Ray has worked as a librarian in institutions such as Stanford University, Fresno State, New York University Shanghai, and the New York Public Library. He has published and presented extensively and is an active member of the American Library Association.

Hafa adai! With over 32 years of professional public librarian experience, Erlinda Cabrera Naputi is the President of the Pacific Islands Association for Libraries, Archives, and Museums and the Library Director/NMI State Librarian of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library-CNMI State Library under the Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Erlinda is passionate about the important role of public libraries, museums, and archives in developing vibrant and engaged communities, and she is actively engaged in numerous local and national boards and advisory groups.

Evelyn Keolian is a Children’s Librarian at Chicago Public Library. She is the founder and co-chair of the CPL Diversability Advocacy Committee. She is an adjunct professor of American Sign Language at Oakton College. She received her MLIS from University of North Texas. Born Deaf, Evelyn has been an ASL user since adulthood. Previously, she has worked at the Pasadena City College Shatford Library (CA), Granada Elementary School (CA), volunteered with Pasadena Public Library (CA) and the Anixter Center Literacy Program (IL) for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Laura London has worked in libraries for over 25 years and in many capacities. She began as a volunteer when her children were small, then began subbing for several school libraries. She received a position as elementary school librarian and has also worked in a middle school library, as well as a university library. She joined the Peace Corps twice; the first time serving in the island nation of Palau where she taught English to elementary grades and worked as the community librarian.

Svitlana Moiseeva started her professional career in 1987 in the Luhans’k Regional Universal Library, where she still works. Over the years, she has made her professional way from a librarian to library manager. She has been the head of this library since 2017.

Moiseeva received her professional education at the Kharkiv State Institute of Culture (now the Kharkiv State Academy of Culture) in 1996.

Brenden Gilbert, a Deaf technology leader and American Sign Language user, stands at the forefront of innovation, seamlessly bridging accessibility gaps and tackling complex technological challenges.

As the visionary CEO and founder of Deaf Eye Consulting, Brenden’s expertise empowers companies such as VSL Labs (www.vsllabs.com), where he guides technology and product strategy, or Convo Communications (www.convo.global).

Alicia Deal was the fine arts librarian for the Dallas Public Library’s Downtown Branch. She is the co-founder and former president of the Disabilities and Accessibilities Employee Resource Group (DAERG) within the City of Dallas. She is also a former chair for ALA’s Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group and for the Peggy Barber Tribute Grant Committee. Alicia was a member of ALA’s 2023 Emerging Leaders Cohort and was chosen to be one of Library Journal’s 2023 Movers and Shakers.

Eryn is a certified teacher librarian at a K12 school near Seattle, Washington. She works diligently to teach homeschooled students research and information literacy skills. However, her favorite part of the job is helping students who claim not to enjoy reading find books they love.