Shamim Rupani, Development Coordinator

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Although Shamim did not start out her career in libraries, she found herself drawn to this world simply due to her love of literature. Originally from Texas, Shamim graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas, where she double majored in Psychology and Child Learning and Development. With experience in teaching, customer service, and administrative work, she’s always been passionate about fostering inclusive spaces and helping people connect with the resources they need. She’s now excited to continue her journey in the library world, deepening her advocacy work and strengthening her commitment to supporting small and rural library communities across the nation and beyond.