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Get Involved

Once you’re a member of LAUNC-CH, there are plenty of ways to get involved with the organization.

  • Attend our networking events, such as the annual Fall Social, spring Research Forum, Trivia Event, and more!
  • Join one of LAUNC-CH’s committees, and work with colleagues on important LAUNC-CH business.
  • Run for office! It’s fun (and it looks great on a CV).

Collage of LAUNC-CH events

LAUNC-CH Committees

Each spring, LAUNC-CH will make a call for volunteers to serve on each committee. Please consider serving!

Conference Committee

Plans and coordinates an annual conference on a topic of general interest to the membership.

Communications Committee

Ensures effective communication and marketing of LAUNC-CH, including maintaining the LAUNC-CH website and social media.

Professional Development Committee

Sponsors opportunities for members’ professional growth and development through activities, outreach to other local professional groups, and mentoring.

Program Committee

Plans and coordinates fun and informative events throughout the year, such as the fall social, a trivia event, etc.

 

LAUNC-CH Board 2025-26

LAUNC-CH is governed by the Executive Board, consisting of the President, President-elect, Treasurer, Secretary, SILS Student Representative, and the chairs of each of the committees.

Officers

President: Rolando Rodriguez, Davis Library, CB#3950, 962-9590, rolando.rodriguez@unc.edu

Vice President / President Elect: Katie O’Neil, Wilson Library, CB#3926, 962-4788, kdoneil@unc.edu

Past President: Criss Guy, Undergraduate Library, CB#3942, 962-4194, crissg@live.unc.edu

Secretary: Zuzelle Ramos, Davis Library, 962-1053, zramos@unc.edu

Treasurer: Todd Smith, 962-3702, CB#3946, trsmith2@unc.edu

Committee Chairs & SILS Student Representative

Communications Committee – Luke Barron, Health Sciences Library, CB#7585, 966-6256, luke_barron@unc.edu

Conference Committee – Brigitte Cao, Davis Library, CB#3922, 962-3822, ybc@unc.edu

Program Committee – Joel Collier, Health Sciences Library, CB#7585, 966-0944, jccoll@unc.edu

Professional Development Committee – Gabi Benedit, Wilson Library, 962-1365, gabib@unc.edu

Professional Welfare Committee – Michelle Cronquist, Wilson Library, CB#3926, 962-4271, cronquim@email.unc.edu

Community Outreach Committee – Karina Soni, Davis Library, CB#3900, 962-9450, karina@unc.edu

SILS Student Representative – Abbey Allred, abbey12@email.unc.edu