Alumni Profiles

College of Information Science (formerly College of Information Science) alumni have been shaping the future of information for more than 50 years.

Meet a few of our distinguished InfoSci undergraduate and graduate alumni.

If you'd like to be featured in a profile, please contact Simmons Buntin, director of marketing and communications, at sbuntin@arizona.edu.

Human Behavior and Technology: Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator Allison McNally, BA IS&ES and BSBA ’20

Oct. 8, 2024

Allison McNally graduated with her BA in Information Science and eSociety and BSBA (Business Management) in 2020. Originally from Tucson, Allison has used the skills gained in her dual degrees to help students thrive in the University of Arizona’s W.A. Franke Honors College.

Creatively Seeking Information: Research Analyst Sophia Kingsley, MLIS ’24

Aug. 5, 2024

Sophia Kingsley, who won the college's Spring 2024 Outstanding Master’s Student Award, graduated from the Master's in Library and Information Science program before joining the global law firm Sidley Austin in Los Angeles as a full-time research analyst. Read her fascinating alumni profile to learn about her passions for research, rock climbing and more.

From 19th-Century Pennsylvania to the Moon: Archivist and Outreach Librarian Julie Swarstad Johnson, MLIS ’20

June 4, 2024

Julie Swarstad Johnson, a lifelong Arizonan who “fell in love with Tucson’s quirky charm” when she first came to the university as an undergraduate, is the archivist and outreach librarian at the U of A Poetry Center as well as an award-winning poet who recently completed a “mission” to the moon.

The Art of Storytelling: How Two Recent InfoSci Alumni Launched Rewarding Careers in Information Science

April 24, 2024

Though job growth in the information sector is increasing rapidly, finding the right career fit takes planning, networking and persistence. It also takes storytelling. Learn more about the career paths of recent College of Information Science graduates Addison Cryblskey and Sage Pezzulo.

How Data Shapes Us: 8 Questions with Data Analyst Addison Cryblskey, BSIST ’22

March 5, 2024

Addison Cryblskey, who is originally from Fairfax, Virginia, graduated with a BS in Information Science and Technology (now BSIS) in 2022. During his time at U of A, he built his skill set and experience not only in the college's interdisciplinary courses, but also through a mix of jobs.

Pivoting into Data Science: 6 Questions with TikTok Data Scientist Chen Chen, MSDS ’23

Feb. 5, 2024

Chen Chen received her Master’s in Data Science while also earning her PhD in East Asian Studies. She recently joined TikTok as a data scientist, where she develops machine learning models to enhance the effectiveness of advertisement delivery.

Embodied Archives and Bodies of Knowledge: 8 Questions with Associate Professor Jamie A. Lee, MA IRLS '11, PhD '15

Jan. 12, 2024

Dr. Jamie A. Lee joined the college in 2015, after earning their PhD in Information Resources and Library Science and Gender and Women’s Studies. Their areas of focus range from participatory research, interactive multimodality and innovative collaboration to embodied archives and bodies of knowledge—and much more.

Creating Community, Online and Off: 12 Questions with Lisa Bunker, MA in Library Science '01

Dec. 5, 2023

Lisa Bunker, a Tucson native who lived in many places before returning home to work and study, shares her fascinating experiences as a library science student, librarian at Pima County Public Library and, on her own time, "librarian in service to Harry Potter fandom."