Shireen Mitchell

Location: Washington DC
Speaking Topics: mobile | blogging | Web 2.0 | social media | new media | Diversity | Technology | community | twitter | Social Software | eMedia | eGov | broadband | digital divide | digital inclusion | cyber security | techno activism | women media | cybersecurity | Social Media ROI | Social Media Women of Color | girls in technology | Women of Color in Tech | TechnoDemic | Apps | ICT
Spoken Languages: English

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Shireen Mitchell is known for her provocative and insightful style of engaging audiences. She speaks with energy and enthusiasm on the wide array of topics that she covers. She focuses on new trends in technology and social media for the private and public sectors.

Previous Presentations: 
Tweet This Change
Social Media ROI
Google Apps For Nonprofits
Building Her Business 2.0
NBC4 Digital Edge: Technology Safety Practices @ Home and Work

Sarah Houghton-Jan

Location: California (USA) | San Rafael
Speaking Topics: blogging | digital media | drupal | eMedia | internet filtering | information overload | RSS | online marketing | open source | podcasting | social networking | technology in libraries | vidcasting | Web 2.0 | web accessibility | usability | web analytics | Web Design

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I am the Digital Futures Manager for the San José Public Library in the heart of the Silicon Valley. I also work as a consultant instructor for the Infopeople Project, serve on LITA's Top Technology Trends Committee, and speak internationally at live and online events for libraries and other institutions. I am perhaps best known for my blog, LibrarianInBlack.net, about the intersection of libraries and technology.

Previous Presentations: 
Internet Librarian (multiple presentations): 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Computers in Libraries (multiple presentations): 2008
others: Public Library Association, Hawaii Library Association, California Library Association, WebJunction, Canadian Education Institute, Washington Library Association, San Francisco Future of Libraries Conference, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, SirsiDynix Institute, Idaho Library Association 2020 Vision Conference, Al@din Librarians Group, Sacramento Public Library, San Mateo County Library, Santa Clara County Library, etc.