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Dr. Tina Scott is a respected leader in executive coaching and organizational development, renowned for her innovative methods that foster personal and professional growth. With over two decades of healthcare leadership and industrial-organizational psychology expertise, Dr. Scott is highly regarded for her contributions in various domains. She plays a pivotal role in education as an adjunct faculty member at Temple University and other prestigious institutions. She teaches a diverse range of topics and provides invaluable clinical instruction, shaping the minds of future leaders in the field. Beyond academia, Dr. Scott operates a thriving group practice and hosts training and development seminars. She empowers individuals and organizations to prioritize wellness and resilience through meticulously curated programs, blending expert-led sessions with practical workshops and reflective activities. Dr. Scott's dedication to fostering growth extends to innovative initiatives like therapy parties, where participants engage in open conversations and explore personal development topics in a relaxed social setting. 

Friday, October 11, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. | Zoom Link Here

V. Dozier is an Education Librarian and Associate Professor at the University of San Diego, in San Diego, California. She is the embedded librarian for the School of Leadership and Educational Sciences (SOLES) where she facilitates library instruction sessions, research support workshops & consultations, and curates a resource collection designed to support SOLES’ interdisciplinary teaching & research needs, with an emphasis on needs of BIPOC & other underrepresented faculty, staff, and students. V also serves as Copley Library’s Coordinator of Graduate Student Programs and Department Head of the Embedded Librarians Unit. As coordinator and department head, she supports student & faculty success by engaging strategic partnerships, coordinating professional development opportunities for graduate-serving and embedded librarians, and assessing Copley’s graduate and embedded services to improve access and quality.

V’s research interests include critical librarianship & pedagogy, the experiences of BIPOC and other marginalized populations in academic libraries, and graphic novels/comics in educational settings. She’s presented at multiple academic library and education conferences including the Association for College & Research Libraries, LOEX, and the American Educational Research Association. Recent publications include Existing on Erasure’s Edge: BIPOC Treatment in Peer Review (Journal of Radical Librarianship, 2023); When DEIA meets faith in heightened tensions: DEIA initiatives at Catholic-serving institutions (Theological Librarianship, 2022); and a book chapter in Implementing excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion: A handbook for academic libraries (ACRL, 2022). V’s work-in-progress includes a forthcoming edited volume on DEIA in faith-based institutions from Litwin Books. She earned degrees from Tuskegee University, Duke University, and the University of Alabama. In addition to serving as a member of local, regional and national library committees and organizations, V is a dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

 Friday, November 15, 2024, at 12:30 p.m | Zoom Link Here

Justin Russell is an experienced Paralegal with a diverse litigation background and brings a problem-solving outlook and researching skills to the cases he is assigned to work on. Justin has previous experience working in Creditors Right Law and Foreclosure Law in a support capacity which has allowed him to gain a variety of skills that he applies to various cases he has worked on. He also has experience with assisting in drafting and filing pleadings in various Pennsylvania Courts, New Jersey Courts, and Federal Courts. He earned both his Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from Central Pennsylvania College, Pennsylvania.

Friday, December 6, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. | Zoom Link Here