Meet the dedicated volunteers who are working tirelessly to make JCLC 2026 a success. Our committee members represent all five National Associations of Librarians of Color, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to every aspect of the conference planning process.
Steering Committee
Co-Chair: Kat Bell (APALA) and Dora Ho (CALA)
Member: Tara Kenjockety (AILA), Cassandra Osterloh (AILA), Regina Gong (APALA), Nakenya Lewis-Yarbrough (BCALA), Tamela Chambers (BCALA), Anthony Chow (CALA), Celia Avila (REFORMA), Nicanor Diaz (REFORMA)
Awards & Scholarships
Co-Chair: Anthony Chow (CALA) and Regina Gong (APALA)
Members: Innocent Awasom, Ven Basco (APALA/CALA), Elissia Buell (REFORMA), Delores Carlito (REFORMA), Ayanna Gaines (BCALA), Criss Guy (BCALA), MaShonda Harris, Claire Imamura (APALA), Denise Klasen-López (REFORMA), Aaron LaFromboise (AILA), Karina Martin (BCALA), Caterina Reed (APALA), Luna Saber-Bilder, Margarite “Maggie” Shawcross (REFORMA), LaMonica Wiggins
Concurrent Programs, Poster Sessions & Proceedings
Co-Chair: Cassandra Osterloh (AILA) and Tamela Chambers (BCALA)
Members: Arthur Aguilera, Marissa Alcorta (REFORMA), Danilo M. Baylen (APALA), Brianna Chatmon (BCALA), Jessica Dai (APALA), Michele Fenton (BCALA), Amanda He (APALA/CALA), Raven Hill, Lavoris Martin, Wen Nie Ng (CALA), Evangela Q. Oates (BCALA), Neil Kepoʻo Ordinario (AILA/APALA), Jessica Salow (AILA/BCALA), Carmen Sanchez (REFORMA), Angela Tang (CALA), Juanita Thacker (BCALA), Angel Truesdale (BCALA), Elizabeth Wawrzyniak
Conference Planning, Logistics & Local Arrangements
Co-Chair: Nicanor Diaz (REFORMA) and Cassandra Osterloh (AILA)
Members: Bradley Bibbs (BCALA), Chanda Briggs (BCALA), Vivian Bynoe (BCALA), Alexa Carter (BCALA), Richenda Hawkins (AILA/APALA/REFORMA), Monica Jedine (BCALA), Helen Lee (APALA/CALA), Zulema Martinez (REFORMA), Destiny Rivera (REFORMA), Jennifer Siron (APALA), Mai Takahashi (APALA), Patricia Tarango (REFORMA), Dorothy Terry (BCALA), Serena Vaquilar (REFORMA), Ziyang Xu (CALA)
Exhibits & Placement Center
Co-Chair: Celia Avila de Santiago (REFORMA) and Tara Kenjockety (AILA)
Members: Tamiko Boyd (APALA/BCALA), Gyasi Evans, Shaunna Martz (BCALA), Sandy Rodriguez (APALA/REFORMA), Isabel Soto-Luna (REFORMA)
Fundraising & Sponsorships
Co-Chair: Kat Bell (APALA) and Anthony Chow (CALA)
Members: Orolando Duffus, Del R. Hornbuckle (BCALA), Jamie Kurumaji (APALA, co-chair), Cristina Springfield (REFORMA), Jessea Young (APALA)
Marketing & Conference Website
Co-Chair: Celia Avila de Santiago (REFORMA) and Regina Gong (APALA)
Members: Erin Castillo (REFORMA), Tiffney Gipson-Goodwin (BCALA), Laura Ishizaka (REFORMA), Mariel Matthews (BCALA), Madeline Peña Feliz (REFORMA)
Pre-Conferences, Keynotes & Authors’ Events
Co-Chair: Nakenya Lewis-Yarbrough (BCALA) and Tamela Chambers (BCALA)
Members: Michelle Cervantes, Tamela Chambers (BCALA), Cynthia Charles (BCALA), Allison Escoto (REFORMA), Cynthia Kiyotake (APALA), Natalie McCall (BCALA), Shabrina McPherson (APALA/BCALA/REFORMA), Elaina Norlin (BCALA), Cristina Ramirez (REFORMA), Elaine Tai (APALA/CALA)
Registration & Conference Evaluation
Co-Chairs: Nicanor Diaz (REFORMA) and Tara Kenjockety (AILA)
Members: Syreeta Butler (BCALA), Tamara Nelson (BCALA), Emily Ping O’Brien (APALA), Socorro Pacheco (REFORMA), Glenda Pucket (BCALA), Gerie Ventura (APALA), Ashley Walker-Tyler (BCALA)