ASPIRE 2025 BioBook

Alison Valk Emerging Technologies Librarian ( she/her)

Education Florida State University – MLIS -Masters Library and Information Sciences Georgia State University- BBA – Computer Information Systems

Skills

15+ years experience: Instructional Technology-Special Focus Media Production & Emerging Tech Program Development/ Project & Change Management

Educator focused on applications for virtual reality & augmented reality Web Dev, CMS, Research Support & Multimodal Communication skills Personal Grew up in Atlanta- Family is from England Hiking, Camping , Drawing, Photography, Printmaking

In my free time I enjoy travelling with my partner – we visited the Azore Islands recently! We also enjoy trying new restaurants. Playing cards with friends and visiting family. I also volunteer, host & produce shows with community radio 89.3 FM Atlanta. Trying to keep plants alive

“To me leadership is the practice of guiding others toward a shared purpose by fostering trust, collaboration, and adaptability. Keeping a positive and open mindset can create the conditions for people to grow, navigate challenges, and succeed together. I look forward to learning with my colleagues and supporting one another’s growth while promoting a culture of knowledge sharing”