Service to the Academic Community

My commitment to the academic community is rooted in active engagement and collaboration. By participating in conferences, workshops, and panel discussions, I contribute to the ongoing dialogue on educational technology and accessibility. These activities allow me to share insights, gain new perspectives, and drive innovations that enhance learning environments.

2022 - 2023

• Panelist at SIGUCCS 2023 - "Out in Tech: An Open Discussion about Inclusive Workspaces"

  • https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3539811.3579577

• Spoke with industry leaders and attended discussions at EDUCAUSE 2022 regarding advancements in Educational Technology and Accessibility

• Began development of an IT Accessibility course for Rutgers University

2023 - 2024

• SIGUCCS 2024

  • Conference Committee: Lightning Talk Coordinator

  • Paper reader

• Princeton University A11Y Accessibility Workshop (January 2023)

  • Universal Design for Learning

• NJCIE

  • Member of internship team that developed an asynchronous version of the Reading Acceleration Professional Integrated Development (RAPID) Program

• NJCU

  • Presented a webinar entitled "AI in Education: Echoes of Past Innovations and the Path Forward"