Specializations
- Knowledge Organization
- Community Collaborations
- Indigenous research ethics
Research Areas
Courses
- LIS 596 - Capstone Ii - Project Planning
Biography
Ash is settler on Turtle Island, born and raised in the unceded homelands of the dxʷdəwʔabš. They are a former graduate of the University of Washington– both of the School of Arts and Sciences, where they received a Bachelors in Sociology and a Minor in American Indian Studies, and of the Information School, where they obtained their Masters of Library and Information Science.
Ash is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Information Science at the Information School under the leadership of Dr Sandy Littletree. Their current research focuses on knowledge organization systems, specifically the potential for the un-settling and questioning standardized practices, through Indigenous methodologies, anti-colonial language, and community-led creation.
Education
- MLIS, Library and Information Science, University of Washington, 2024
- BA, Sociology, American Indian Studies, University of Washington, 2021
Consulting and Other Projects
- Quinault Indian Nation, 2023
Presentations
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“Where Do I Fit In?”: Inclusion or Erasure Through Language in Knowledge Organization Systems
(2026)
Newberry Consortium of American Indian Studies - Chicago, IL
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A Framework in Practice: Examining Interpretations of BDCS Across Turtle Island
(2026)
UC Davis NAS Graduate Student Symposium - Davis, CA
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Neighboring Washington Tribal Libraries
(2026)
iSchool Research Fair - Seattle, WA
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The Quinault Library Project: Community Powered Cataloging in Practice
(2026)
Online Northwest - Portland, OR
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The Quinault Library Project: Community Powered Cataloging in Practice
(2024)
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums - Palm Springs, California, United States
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Centering Washington Tribal Libraries
(2023)
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States