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Christina Machado Dillon is a Learning Resources Professional for Miami Dade College, Learning Resources, at the Hialeah Campus. She received her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Florida Atlantic University and holds a Master of Arts Degree in Library Information Science from Florida State University. Prior to joining Miami Dade College in 2016, Christina worked for the Hialeah Public Libraries, first as Collection Development Librarian and later as Library Services Supervisor. In addition to her current position, she has also served as an instructor of Intro to Online Research.
Christina is a native Floridian, born of Cuban immigrants. She enjoys spending time with her family, and if time permits, reading and watching classic films. She hopes to instill the same love of reading in her children.
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Lizeth Garcia serves as a Learning Resources Professional at Miami Dade College's Homestead campus. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology Education from Florida International University, graduating as an Honors College student. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida. With nineteen years of experience in education, Lizeth has previously worked as a classroom teacher at a Title I school and currently fulfills the role of a campus librarian. She serves as library liaison for the School of Aviation, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), the Institute for Civic Engagement & Democracy (iCED), and Changemaking. Lizeth teaches Strategies for Online Research, Student Life Skills, and Fundamentals of Changemaking and Social Innovation. Lizeth is a recipient of the 2023 President’s Excellence Award, for exceptional service to Miami Dade College.
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| Alia Shields is a Learning Resources Professional at Miami Dade College’s Kendall campus. She received her bachelor’s degree in British and American Literature from New College of Florida and holds a Master of Arts Degree in Library Information Science from Florida State University. Prior to joining MDC, Alia worked as a public librarian in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and most recently, New Jersey, where she was an advocate for the information needs of children and young adults. She is passionate about multiple literacies and picture books and was recently honored to be a member of the American Library Association’s 2023 Caldecott Award Selection Committee. |
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