Steering Committee, Treasurer, Programming Subcommittee, Outreach Subcommittee

More info about positions and the election process can be found in our bylaws. Voting ends 03/14/2025. Thank you for your participation!

 

Steering Committee (3-year term)

Marisa Ramirez

Candidate bio

I am the Manuscripts Archivist for Loyola Marymount University. I began working in LMU’s Department of Archives and Special Collections eight years ago while earning my MLS from the University of North Texas online program. I served as a member of the steering committee for the Archivists and Archives of Color section of the Society for American Archivists, and am currently a member of the planning crew for the People of Color in Library and Information Science Summit hosted virtually and on LMU's campus. My interests include reparative description and mentorship to underserved communities.

Candidate statement

I am eager to develop my leadership skills in the archival community. My past committee work demonstrates a commitment to serving the information science field, and I now wish to focus on archival services at the local level. Los Angeles is a diverse city with many archival workers and it would benefit us, and the collections under our care, to be better connected. As a member of the steering committee, I hope to expand LAAC’s reach so that we build a strong community of workers and students for increased collaboration.

Yolanda Bustos

Candidate bio

Yolanda Bustos heads the Archives, Research Library, and Special Collections at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Before coming to NHMLAC, she was an archivist at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and has worked in archives and libraries for over 15 years. Yolanda obtained both her Master's in Library & Information Science and Archival Studies from the University of British Columbia. She has lived up and down the West Coast, from San Diego to Vancouver, B.C., but only truly feels at home in Los Angeles.

Candidate statement

Yolanda is eager to join the steering committee to continue aligning organizational practices with LAAC's strategic goals. She will share a perspective shaped by the unique challenges of museums and non-profits.Given contemporary challenges in preserving diverse and truthful narratives, community and collaboration are crucial to safeguarding archives that reflect the complexity of human history. Her experience managing archives and fostering accessibility drives her commitment to advancing inclusive, sustainable practices that preserve our shared heritage for future generations. Yolanda is committed to growing a professional community that promotes transparency, equity, and long-term preservation.

Treasurer (2-year term)

Sung Kim

Candidate bio and statement

In the Digitization & Special Collections Department at Los Angeles Public Library, I oversee the digitization and digital preservation projects while collaborating with colleagues to diversify LAPL’s special collections, ensuring they represent the diverse Los Angeles communities. I am also a part of day-to-day operations, including the DIY Memory Lab, reference services, and staff training. I received MLIS from UCLA and worked temporarily at Alhambra Library, USC Libraries, UCLA Library, and Columbia University Libraries. I would like to contribute to LAAC's work - promoting LA archivists’ and communities' work and the collections they steward, but also advocating for diverse employment opportunities and hosting professional development events - by serving as a treasurer.

Programming Subcommittee Chair (1-year term)

Araceli Veloz

Candidate bio and statement

I’m a Chicanx Studies student graduating from Cal State LA in Spring 2025, currently applying to MLIS programs to pursue a career as an archivist in Los Angeles. I'm currently a student archivist at Cal State LA’s Special Collections and previously worked at the LA County Law Library. With my Chicanx studies background, I hope to diversify the field of archives and library sciences. Additionally, as a member of the LA Tenants Union, I’ve coordinated many community events and hope to bring this experience to LAAC as the Programming Co-Chair. I admire the work at LAAC and hope I can contribute to its future events.

Outreach Subcommittee Chair (1-year term)

Paola Salazar

Candidate bio and statement

Paola Salazar is the Backlog Project Assistant at UCLA Library Special Collections. She received her MLIS from UCLA in 2023, specializing in Library Studies. Paola has held positions at Harvard Law School Library, Cal State LA, and Cal State Dominguez Hills and has been with LAAC since 2023. Through her membership in the UCLA Library’s Punk Collective, she has processed punk collections related to Los Angeles’ music scene. As a Latina interested in alternative subcultures, Paola looks forward to chairing the Outreach Committee to strengthen outreach to underrepresented communities, build lasting partnerships, and connect people to vital resources and stories.