If you could pursue another career path, what would it be?

“A forensic scientist working with evidence.”

What are you most passionate about outside of work?

“I take karate, and I love gardening and spending time with my 11-year-old son. We love our Friday night movie nights.”

What would you say to the 25-year-old you?

“Don’t underestimate yourself.”

Do you have a go-to genre for pleasure reading?

“Fantasy and science fiction.”

Of the many libraries you’ve seen, which stands out as the most memorable?

“I volunteered at the Troy public library when I was in grad school…it was an architecturally beautiful space but it needed help…things needed descriptions and stabilization and I found that motivating.”