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Speakers’ bureau

Specialists with an in-depth understanding of libraries, information, technology and the OCLC cooperative.

A variety of OCLC employees are available to speak on topics important to your library, our industry, and related organizations and efforts. From social and cultural phenomenon related to media and the information services industries, to technology and infrastructure issues, to original library science research—OCLC considers public speaking to be an important outreach and advocacy aspect of its core mission.

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Pamela Bailey

Member Advocate
Katie Birch

Portfolio Director, Delivery Services
Helene Blowers

Community Manager, WorldShare Applications
Daniel Boivin

Executive Director, OCLC Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean
Andy Bush

Executive Director, U.S. Library Services
Paul Cappuzzello

Regional Marketing Manager
Bill Carney

Content Manager, Business Development
Eric Childress

Consulting Project Manager
Claire Cocco

Director, Digital Collection Services
Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Ph.D.

Senior Research Scientist
Bruce Crocco

Vice President, Library Services for the Americas
Cindy Cunningham

Director, Partner Programs
Jasmine de Gaia

Senior Product Manager, End User Services
Cathy De Rosa

Vice President for the Americas and Global Vice President of Marketing
Lorcan Dempsey

Vice President, OCLC Research and Chief Strategist
Ted Fons

Executive Director, Data Services
Eric Forte

Member Services Consultant
Matt Goldner

Product and Technology Advocate
Thom Hickey

Chief Scientist
Chrystie Hill

Director, WebJunction Community Services
Irene Hoffman

Executive Director, Partner Programs
Tip House

Chief Architect
Jenny Johnson

Executive Director, Branding and Marketing Services
Jay Jordan

President and Chief Executive Officer
Daphne Kouretas

Member Services Consultant
Brian Lavoie

Research Scientist
Chris Martire

Director, Member Services
Susan McGlamery

QuestionPoint Senior Product Manager
Robin Murray

Vice President, Global Product Management
George Needham

Vice President, Global and Regional Councils
Chip Nilges

Vice President, Business Development
Ed O’Neill

Senior Research Scientist
Larry Olszewski

Director, OCLC Library
Andrew Pace

Executive Director, Networked Library Services
Glenn Patton

Director, WorldCat Quality Management
Jennifer Pearson

Senior Manager, Advocacy Programs
Rob Ross

Director of Implementation Programs
Lucia Shelton

Regional Manager, OCLC Latin America and the Caribbean
Taylor Surface

Senior Product Manager
Roy Tennant

Senior Program Officer
Richard Wallis

Technology Evangelist
David Whitehair

Senior Product Manager

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Speakers’ bureau

OCLC in Canada