{"id":4925,"date":"2026-06-22T01:05:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T01:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/?page_id=4925"},"modified":"2026-06-22T20:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T20:06:08","slug":"meet-our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/es\/meet-our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Conoce a nuestro equipo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Conoce a nuestro equipo<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Behind every experience dHL creates, there is a team of passionate people who show up every day committed to making learning better for students. We are educators, innovators, and community builders united by a shared belief \u2014 that every learner deserves access to the people, places, and experiences that make learning happen. Meet the people behind the work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Leadership Team<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_0 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LeighCassellb-copy-934x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Leigh Cassell\" width=\"934\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LeighCassellb-copy-934x1024-1.jpg 934w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LeighCassellb-copy-934x1024-1-480x526.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 934px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-5201\" title=\"LeighCassellb-copy-934x1024 (1)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Leigh Cassell<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">CEO and Founder<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Leigh Cassell is a dynamic force in education\u2014an award-winning educator, consultant, and the CEO and Founder of Digital Human Library (dHL). In 2011, Leigh launched dHL\u2014a groundbreaking global platform connecting classrooms with industry experts and experiences using videoconferencing, live streaming, and virtual reality field trips. With over 20 years of classroom experience and a background in educational leadership and technology, Leigh has dedicated her career to enriching student learning through meaningful connections and digital innovation. Her work bridges geography and equity, empowering teachers and students to engage with diverse people, places, and ideas from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond her work with dHL, Leigh is a respected keynote speaker, children\u2019s author, and advocate for experiential learning, globally connected learning, and digital citizenship. She collaborates with educators, school districts, and industry partners across North America to design and implement innovative learning experiences that foster global competencies and student voice. A passionate lifelong learner, mother, and nature enthusiast, Leigh brings curiosity, empathy, and creativity to everything she does\u2014sparking meaningful connections and inspiring others to learn, grow, and make a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"et_pb_member_social_links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/LeighCassell\" class=\"et_pb_font_icon et_pb_linkedin_icon\" title=\"LinkedIn\"><span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_1 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ross_S-Headshot-272x300-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Sherri Ross\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ross_S-Headshot-272x300-1.jpeg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" class=\"wp-image-5200\" title=\"Ross_S-Headshot-272x300 (1)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Sherri Ross<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Adult Learning Specialist<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Sherri Ross is a learner, educator, and leader who believes life is about finding the funny, never passing up a moment to laugh or smile with others. She strives to live by Maya Angelou\u2019s phrase, When you know better, you do better, and is driven to solve the challenges brought before her. Sherri is a K12 Teacher, Educational Technologies Consultant, and Adult Learning Consultant, and believes in the potential people have to create positive change for others.<\/p>\n<p>With a focus on adult learning in the workplace, Sherri strives to create sustainable change that empowers others in meaningful ways. She believes that the worth of every organization is in its people, and provides support with implementing practices that honour and value the experience, knowledge, and expertise each individual holds. Sherri thinks creatively through multiple lenses and is sought out for her innovative approach to strategizing and solutioning for continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Born a Saskie gal, Sherri holds a B. Ed. and a B. Mus. in Music Education from the University of Saskatchewan. She has since completed a Diploma of Business Administration in HRM and will soon hold a Master\u2019s of Education in Adult, Community, and Higher Education from the University of Calgary. Although Sherri currently calls Alberta home, her neighbours exist from coast to coast across Canada. In her spare time, Sherri spends as much energy as possible snuggling all of the furry creatures, adding to her rock collection, and building a garden oasis for birds, bees, and butterflies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_2 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-26-at-112610-AM-1.png\" alt=\"Conrad\" width=\"1000\" height=\"978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-26-at-112610-AM-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-26-at-112610-AM-1-980x958.png 980w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-26-at-112610-AM-1-480x469.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-5205\" title=\"Screenshot-2026-04-26-at-112610-AM (1)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Conrad<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">CAIO<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Conrad serves as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) for Digital Human Library (dHL), supporting the design, governance, and responsible deployment of AI\u2011powered learning tools.<\/p>\n<p>Conrad\u2019s role focuses on ensuring that artificial intelligence is used ethically, transparently, and safely in educational contexts\u2014particularly for K\u201312 learners. This includes guiding system architecture, safety guardrails, privacy\u2011by\u2011design practices, and the development of AI behaviors that support curiosity, reflection, and informed exploration without replacing human educators or counsellors.<\/p>\n<p>Conrad is not a person, but a named AI leadership role\u2014intentionally positioned to make AI governance visible, explainable, and accountable within dHL\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_3 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rob-3-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Rob Blackstop\" width=\"524\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rob-3-1.jpeg 524w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rob-3-1-480x438.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 524px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-5206\" title=\"Rob-3 (1)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Rob Blackstop<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Indigenous Advisor<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Robert P. Blackstock is a hereditary chief of Gitxsan heritage who holds the name, \u201cSimogyet Alluxw\u201d. He belongs to the Fireweed Clan and he is from the Wilps (house) Geel. Rob\u2019s career background includes negotiations with companies accessing First Nation\u2019s territory. He believes that business opportunities should be mutually beneficial; having long term and sustainable positive impacts for First Nations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Library Relations<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_4 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sarah-Eden-Headshot-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"Sarah Chase\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sarah-Eden-Headshot-300x300-1.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sarah-Eden-Headshot-300x300-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" class=\"wp-image-5209\" title=\"Sarah-Eden-Headshot-300x300 (1)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Sarah Chase<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Library Partnerships Coordinator<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Sarah Eden is a recent university graduate, with a passion for education and multimedia learning platforms. This passion stemmed from her time in University where the COVID-19 pandemic forced learning to move to digital platforms. Looking to continue her schooling in education, she is focused on inquiry-based learning techniques such as virtual reality (VR) and interactive learning platforms. Sarah recently finished a thesis project on reading with purpose and media types, assisting in her knowledge on digital media techniques. Her goals are to provide information and programs to students on new learning platforms like Digital Human Library, hoping to create a more accessible way for students to learn through inquiry and experiences. Sarah\u2019s hobbies include soccer, knitting and reading fun books!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_5 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/myphoto-282x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christy Varughese\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/myphoto-282x300-1.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" class=\"wp-image-5210\" title=\"myphoto-282x300 (1)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Christy Varughese<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Library Outreach Coordinator<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Christie Varughese is a Research Analyst and lifelong learner with a strong interest in learning about cultural shifts, knowledge systems, and the ways technology influences how people think and learn. With a background in Social Science, a Master\u2019s degree in History, and training in Data Analysis, Christie approaches every project with curiosity, precision, and a sense of balance\u2014grounding his work in facts, while remaining open to new ideas and perspectives. He is passionate about exploring how innovation can make learning more inclusive, engaging, and meaningful, believing that understanding both history and emerging trends helps create better solutions for the future. Christies\u2019 research style blends careful analysis with creativity, allowing him to see meaningful connections between data, culture, and human experience. Outside of his work, Christie enjoys reading history books and fantasy fiction\u2014genres that reflect my love for both truth and imagination\u2014as well as trail walking and exploring new environments. Christie values learning in all its forms and seeks opportunities where inquiry, collaboration, and growth come together to make a lasting impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Curators & Partnerships<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_6 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-11-at-1.52.15-PM-241x300-1.png\" alt=\"Bernadine Reeb\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-11-at-1.52.15-PM-241x300-1.png 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" class=\"wp-image-5212\" title=\"Screen-Shot-2021-03-11-at-1.52.15-PM-241x300 (1)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Bernadine Reeb<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">National Community Curator<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Bernadine Reeb believes that we can give every student the opportunity to shine when their interests are driving what we do in the classroom. She is an MIEExpert, a Skype Master Teacher, an SDG Ambassador and a National Geographic Certified Educator who is committed to finding new ways to make learning authentic through technology in the classroom. Upon her retirement from elementary education she has continued to stay connected by volunteering to facilitate, guide and encourage educators across the globe. (e.g. Climate Action Project, Goals Project, Innovation Lab Schools, Jesuit Worldwide Learning, Digital Human Library, A Kids\u2019 Guide To Canada, 21st DigiSkilz)<\/p>\n<p>Bernadine understands that when technology is used as a tool for global connections, students can read, write, speak and think for real purposes and as a result, they become self-directed, confident global citizens. @berngill<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_7 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"Emily Beggs\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-300x300-1.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-300x300-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" class=\"wp-image-5213\" title=\"image-1-300x300 (1)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Emily Beggs<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Community Partnerships<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p> Emily is a recent Queen\u2019s University graduate, completing her Bachelor\u2019s degree in a dual major in Biology and Psychology. Throughout her studies, she has developed a strong interest in working with young students and helping them overcome adverse situations, through various volunteer and academic opportunities. In her free time, Emily enjoys staying active,  reading, and history watching documentaries.  While working atDigital Human Library, she has found a passion for reimagining education systems, and believes that the digital world has the potential to transform K-12 curriculums worldwide into meaningful, enriched, and meaningful learning experiences. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_8 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-300x300-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Katrina Malabanan\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-300x300-1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-300x300-1-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-300x300-1-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" class=\"wp-image-3042\" title=\"katrina 300x300\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Katrina Malabanan<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Content Curator<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Katrina is completing her Research Analyst program, building on the academic grounding of her Bachelor\u2019s degree in Criminal Justice and a strong interest in understanding how research can drive positive change. In her free time, she enjoys reading and painting, activities that keep her grounded and creatively inspired. She chose to volunteer at Digital Human Library because she deeply believes that all children should have access to meaningful, high-quality learning experiences, and she values contributing to work that supports more inclusive and engaging<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_9 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fatema-surovi-intern-300x300-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Fatema Surovi\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fatema-surovi-intern-300x300-1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fatema-surovi-intern-300x300-1-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" class=\"wp-image-5216\" title=\"fatema-surovi-intern-300x300 (1)\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Fatema Surovi<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Data Quality Analyst<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Fatema Surovi is a passionate learner currently pursuing her Master of Data Analytics at the University of Niagara Falls, Canada. With over six years of teaching experience and a strong background in mathematics, she loves transforming data into meaningful insights that solve real-world problems. Learning is her passion \u2014 making learning easy for others is her mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Sponsorship\u00a0<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_10 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Walpole-dHL-Profile-222x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Colleen Walpole\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Walpole-dHL-Profile-222x300-1.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" class=\"wp-image-5241\" title=\"Walpole-dHL-Profile-222x300\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Dr. Colleen Walpole<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Sponsorship Coordinator<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Dr. Colleen Walpole<span>\u00a0earned her PhD from the University of Saskatchewan and MSc from the University of Guelph, focusing her research on animal health and epidemiology. After completing her graduate studies, Colleen and her family moved to Southwestern Ontario. In addition to raising her children with her husband, Colleen is involved with multiple community-based organizations, including coordinating Digital Human Library\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><em>Sponsor a School Program<\/em><span>, and she volunteers at her daughters\u2019 school.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_10 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Policy & Governance<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_11 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_11 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20210818_020925471.PORTRAIT-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Charmaine Brooks\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20210818_020925471.PORTRAIT-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20210818_020925471.PORTRAIT-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20210818_020925471.PORTRAIT-2-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PXL_20210818_020925471.PORTRAIT-2-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-5217\" title=\"PXL_20210818_020925471.PORTRAIT-2\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Charmaine Brooks<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Policy Writing Consultant<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Dr. Charmaine Brooks began her professional career with the Medicine Hat School District as a teacher, later serving as the District\u2019s Technology Integration Leader. Leveraging technology to enhance student learning has been a consistent thread throughout Charmaine\u2019s career. She worked for Alberta Education in various roles including as a Director of the Technology Leadership Branch. Charmaine holds a Bachelor of Education, a Masters in Education, focusing on examining how teachers were using technology in practice, and a Ph.D., examining technology in education policy. Other areas of interest include; supporting and assisting with the development of high performing teams, utilizing evidence to inform practice and building leadership capacity in organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_12 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Web Development & Design<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_13 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_12 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-07-153440.png\" alt=\"Mathew Varghese\" width=\"150\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-07-153440.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" class=\"wp-image-5233\" title=\"Screenshot 2026-06-07 153440\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Mathew Varghese<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Full Stack Web Developer<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Mathew Varghese is a Full Stack Developer with 20+ years of experience in web design and development involving Creative Design, Database Interactions and Client Server Applications. He was Sr. IT Specialist at IBM for 8 years before starting full time freelancing 8 years back.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_13 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-07-160251.png\" alt=\"Ryan Kereszturi\" width=\"604\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-07-160251.png 604w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-07-160251-480x459.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 604px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-5237\" title=\"Screenshot 2026-06-07 160251\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Ryan Kereszturi<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Web Design Intern<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Ryan Kereszturi is a computer science student at Arizona State University. Ryan began his academic career early, enrolling in community college at 15 and transferring his completed credits to ASU, where he is looking to finish his degree. Ryan is currently working on applying his skills to help build a new website for Digital Human Library.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_14 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Marty-300x300-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Marty Novak\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Marty-300x300-1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Marty-300x300-1-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" class=\"wp-image-5238\" title=\"Marty-300x300\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Marty Novak<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Graphic Designer<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Marty Novak is a Freelance Graphic Designer with over 20 years experience. He is the Marketing Communication Manager of Palasad London and Escapology London. He has helped businesses across Ontario develop logos, corporate branding, marketing strategies, website consulting and digital brand reputation management.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_14 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Research<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_15 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_15 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-team-member--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/merkley_head_shot_j23hhh-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Merkley\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/merkley_head_shot_j23hhh-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/merkley_head_shot_j23hhh-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/merkley_head_shot_j23hhh-980x1470.jpg 980w, https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/merkley_head_shot_j23hhh-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1707px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-5984\" title=\"merkley_head_shot_j23hhh\" \/><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Rebecca Merkley<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Research Liason<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Rebecca Merkley a developmental cognitive scientist exploring how young children learn and how parents and teachers can support their learning. Her research spans the disciplines of developmental psychology, education, and cognitive neuroscience.  She aims to use evidence from developmental science to inform policy and practice and aspire to develop ways to improve education in collaboration with others who share that goal. This page links her research and knowledge exchange initiatives. Here is her CV.<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca currently works as an assistant professor at the Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and an International Science and Evidence-based Education Assessment (ISEEA) Fellow for UNESCO MGIEP. She previously worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at, and continue to collaborate with, the Numerical Cognition Lab at the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario. Rebecca completed her doctorate at, and she continues to collaborate with, the Attention, Brain, and Cognitive Development group at the University of Oxford.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_16 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4925","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4925"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6444,"href":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4925\/revisions\/6444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitalhumanlibrary.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}