Spectrum Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the Committee on Diversity
Charge
To oversee, coordinate, and support activities of the Spectrum Scholarship Program and related diversity pre-professional development activities; to appoint potential award jurors for the Spectrum selection process; to plan and execute the Spectrum Institute; to advocate for and advise on all Spectrum fundraising and marketing initiatives; and to ensure community building amongst Spectrum recipients through activities designed to (1) increase the participation of Spectrum Scholars in ALA Committees and leadership; and (2) promote the interests and concerns of the Spectrum Scholars throughout the Association.
Categories:
Roster
Emma N. De Vera
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Tina Liu
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Sarah Bernstein
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Cristina Amelia Bueno
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Mr. Matthieu Castillo
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Emma N. De Vera
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Mrs. Marikit Fain
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Mr. Ramón García
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Shira Greer
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Megan Ariel Johnson
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Dr. Shannon D. Jones
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Amy Lim
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Tina Liu
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Mr. Kaypounyers Maye
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Candelaria Mendoza
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Dalia Ortiz Pon
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Cohorts Spectrum
(Member, November 7, 2022, to September 9, 2099)
Evie Wang
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Kevin Strowder
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2099)
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Resources
Composition
The Spectrum Advisory Committee consists of 10-22 members appointed by the Chair of the Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services Committee serving 2 year terms and led by a chair, appointed annually. 60% of the committee members should be alumni of the Spectrum Scholarship Program.
Subcommitees and Task Forces
Staff Liaison
Kevin D. Strowder
he/him/his
Director, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
kstrowder@ala.org
