Kathryn Vela

Kathryn Vela is a medical librarian with an extensive background in scholarly communication and information outreach. She holds an MLIS from San Jose State University, a BS in Biology from Washington State University, and advanced certifications in systematic review services and data analysis. She has taught workshops on evidence-based practice and information retrieval to students, faculty, and nurses, and has contributed to seven published systematic reviews and two books. Her professional background includes collection management, collaboration with healthcare providers, and leadership in the development of information services within hospital, academic, and research environments.