Members

Rebecca Marjoram

Rebecca (she/her) is a second-year Master of Information student at Dalhousie University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from the University of Calgary and afterwards spent 6 years as a researcher in the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre. Before starting in the MI program, Rebecca worked in market and communications for Ever Active Schools, a national charity that helped make schools healthier places for students and teachers. During this time, she learned the value in getting the right information to the people that needed it and about the many barriers in that exist in preventing access to information.

In her spare time, she can be found paddleboarding, trail running, practicing aerial silks, knitting, or baking.

Emily Ritonja

Emily (she/her) is a first year Master of Information student at Dalhousie University. Originally from Ottawa, she holds a BAH and a MA in Religious Studies from Queen’s University, with her research looking at repatriation requests surrounding Indigenous cultural heritage held by the Catholic Church. In her spare time, she can be found reading, creating new recipes, or hiking. 

Jenna Green

Jenna (she/her) is a second-year Master of Information student at Dalhousie University. Jenna graduated from Mount Allison University in 2022 with a BA in Canadian Studies with minors in French and Political Science. She is originally from New Brunswick and is passionate about information literacy and access to information in rural communities. In her spare time, Jenna enjoys running, swimming, hiking, reading, and snuggling with her guinea pigs.

Rowan Moore

Rowan (they/them) is a second-year Master of Information student at Dalhousie University. Originally from Timmins, Ontario (Treaty 9), Rowan holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Ottawa. They have professional experience working in government archives and are exploring community and anti-colonial practices in their studies. Outside school, they enjoy hiking, playing video games, and playing the flute. 

Taylor Brown

Taylor Brown (she/her) is a first-year Master of Information student at Dalhousie University. Originally from Pickering, Ontario, Taylor completed her BA in English and Creative Writing at the University of Guelph before moving to Halifax in 2022. She’s passionate about museums, archives, community engagement and telling a good ghost story. 

Cass Campbell

Cass (she/they) is a second-year Master of Information Student at Dalhousie University. Originally from the Ottawa Valley, Cass holds a BA in History from Toronto Metropolitan University. Through their studies, Cass is passionate about exploring information through community, anti-colonial practices, and archives. Beyond school, Cass loves to spend their time in nature hiking or running, baking, photography, and crocheting

Stephen MacMillan

Stephen (he/him) is a first year Master of Information student at Dalhousie University. He completed his undergraduate at Saint Mary’s University with a major in History and minor in Classics. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing video games, model making, and hanging out with friends.

Ellen Sawatzky

Ellen (she/her) is currently in her first year of the Master of Information program at Dalhousie.  Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, she graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelors of Honors in English Literature.  Outside of school, Ellen enjoys crafting of all kinds, exploring nature, and (of course) reading a good book. 

Juliana Zuccala

Juliana (she/her) is a second-year Master of Information student at Dalhousie University. Originally from Ottawa, she graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History and minoring in English Language & Literature. She is also Academic Chair of the Information Science Student Association (ISSA). Outside of school, Juliana enjoys spending time with friends, playing video games, and walking her dog.

Natalie Liza Barte

Natalie Liza is a first year Master of Information student at Dalhousie University. She completed her undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Passionate about health and community, she strives to become a leader in health librarianship and information systems one day, with goals to improve research and patient care. Outside of school, she loves to read, watch movies, and play video games in her spare time.

Brenna Thibodeau

Brenna (she/her) is a second year Master of Information student. She previously graduated from the University of King’s College, Halifax with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Classics, along with a Certificate in Medical Humanities. When not studying, working, or volunteering, she enjoys creative/poetry writing and playing with her dogs.

Chloe Whittaker

Chloe (she/her) is a second year Master of Information student at Dalhousie University. Before attending Dalhousie, she went to Queen’s University where she graduated with a BAH  in History and Gender Studies in 2023. Outside of school, Chloe enjoys going on long walks in Point Pleasant Park and listening to music

Hollie Crummey

Hollie is a first-year student in the MI program at Dalhousie University. She received her undergraduate degree in history from Crandall University and her certificate in Administration from New Brunswick Community College. Hollie enjoys playing the piano, attending small business markets, and trying new recipes!