Executive

Natasha D’Amours is an MLIS graduate from the University of Alberta. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing from the University of Victoria, with a minor in Digital and Interactive Media in the Arts. Her past experience has ranged from virtual reality film production to printing and bookbinding, and she is currently working at Bruce Peel Special Collections, as well as with the SpokenWeb UAlberta team

When not working, fencing, or hanging out with his cat, Jereme loves to volunteer with library related associations! He joined GELA as secretary while completing his MLIS at the University of Alberta, and continues to look forward to working with the other board members of GELA to connect librarians in the Edmonton area together.

Marissa is an MLIS/MA in Digital Humanities student at the University of Alberta. She has a Master of Art in English from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Art from Brandon University. Marissa has experience in public, academic, and special libraries, and is excited to work with her fellow executives to serve the greater Edmonton library community. 

Emily is in the second year of her term as GELA’s programs coordinator and is a recent graduate of the University of Alberta’s MLIS program. She is currently working in public libraries with a passion for programming, public service, and readers’ services. She looks forward to building a career in public librarianship, while continuing to learn and build community through her work with GELA. In her spare time, Emily loves to read, write, and spend time with friends and family.

Ken is an MLIS graduate and Library Assistant at Edmonton Public Library. He has prior work in journalism, social services, and online marketing. He looks forward to building bridges between library workers and GELA.

Vincent is an MLIS student at the University of Alberta, a Library Assistant with the Edmonton Public Library, and a proud coffee enthusiast. His hobbies include building custom keyboards and making lattes. He looks forward to meeting and working with other aspiring librarians in the Edmonton area.   

With 10 years of education experience, the candidate holds a Bachelor of Commerce from MacEwan University, majoring in Legal Studies of Business with minors in Human Resources and Political Science. They also earned a Paralegal Studies Diploma and an Office Assistant – Legal Major Certificate. Actively involved in non-profit work, they value community engagement and connection-building.

Aurora Frewin is a librarian at MacEwan University and a graduate of the University of Alberta’s MLIS program. She has previous committee experience and enjoys working with other librarians to bring awareness to current library issues and teach literacy skills. She is excited to work with GELA and the broader library community. In her spare time, she often reads or works on her numerous creative outlets.

Rosanne Malowany is a first-year LIT student at MacEwan University. As a mature student, she decided to shift her career path from a clerical/supervisory role (Canada Post Corp.) to a library technician because she enjoys the library environment and the people who make it thrive. She plans to learn more about the broader library industry firsthand by delving into the different opportunities that GELA and other library organizations offer. The various social events offered at GELA this past year inspired her to join the team. By helping the MacEwan LIT students stay updated on GELA activities, she can also learn what matters to the members as a whole.