Consulting Team
The Continuing Education and Consulting (CEC) team provides answers and professional development to Texas library staff. CEC believes in the value of libraries to transform their communities and in the value of learning to create change.
Have a question? Not sure who to contact? Please call 1-800-252-9386 (toll free in Texas) or email us at ld@tsl.texas.gov, and we'll route your question to the right consultant.
Katelyn Patterson
Manager, Continuing Education and Consulting
Expertise Includes:
- Youth Services in Public Libraries
- Early Literacy and Storytimes
- Teen Workforce Development
- Youth Governance
Email Katelyn or call (512) 463-5433
Naomi DiTullio
Online Learning Consultant
Expertise Includes:
- Webinar Production
- Online Course Design and Management
- Mental Health First Aid
- Trauma-Aware Library Services
Email Naomi or call (512) 936-2586
Elsa Trevino-Dominguez
Digital Literacy Consultant
Expertise Includes:
- Digital Literacy
- Library Technology
- Ploud and Library Website Design
- AI and other Emerging Technologies
Email Elsa or call (512) 463-5597
Christina Taylor
Library Management Consultant
Expertise Includes:
- Organizational Leadership
- School Library Administration
- Education and Training Development
- Technology Integration
Email Christina or call (512) 936-4449
Elizabeth Mikeska Benfield
Library Staff Consultant
Expertise Includes:
- Library Staff Education, Training and Resources
- Program Implementation
- Project Management
- Community Partnerships and Outreach
Email Elizabeth or call (512) 463-4855
Emily Hersh
Workforce Development Consultant
Expertise Includes:
- Teen Workforce Development
- Program Implementation
- Project Management
- Community Partnerships and Outreach
Email Emily or call 512-463-5582
Gabriella Trinchetta
Youth Services Consultant
Expertise Includes:
- Youth Services in Public Libraries
- Early Literacy and Youth Programming
- Community Outreach and School Collaboration
- Teen Mental Health First Aid
Email Gabriella or call 512-463-5475
Callie Barnes
Continuing Education Support Specialist
Expertise Includes:
- Web Accessibility
- Web Course Design
- Technical Support
- Educational Technology
Email Callie or call (512) 463-4856