A Chapter of the Medical Library Association

Meet the slate of candidates for the MLGSCA 2025 Election!

The election will run March 10, 2025 to March 24, 2025 via electronic ballot.  Please watch the email you used to join MLGSCA with for your ballot.

President-Elect (3-year term)

David Bickford

David has been a member of both MLGSCA and MLA since 2014. At the regional level, he has served as Awards Committee chair since 2020 and has been a member since 2023 of both the Nominating Committee and the Government Relations and Bylaws Committee. At the national level, he has been a member of the MLA Awards Committee since 2022. David holds a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from Brown University and Master of Science in Library Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Treasurer (2-year term)

Carrie Cullen

Hello, I’m Carrie Cullen, MLIS, AHIP (Senior). Since 2020, I have worked at the University of California, Irvine as the Research Librarian for Physical Sciences. I am a member of our evidence synthesis team and support reference and instruction in the health sciences. Previously, I was the Graduate Medical Education Librarian at the University of South Florida (USF). I have proudly served as MLGSCA treasurer since 2023 and if confirmed, I would be honored to continue for another term. 

MLGSCA Activities

• MLGSCA Treasurer and Finance Committee member, 2023 - present

• MLGSCA member, 2019 - present

Medical Library Association Activities

• Research Caucus member, 2022 - present

• Systematic Review Caucus member, 2022 - present

• Medical Library Education Caucus member, 2021 - present

• Social Justice & Health Disparities Caucus member, 2021 -  present

• MLA member, 2015 - present

Education

• Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, University of South Florida, 2017

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University, 2007

Secretary (1-year term)

Victoria Caine

I have been working in the role of health sciences librarian since January 2024 at the University of Arizona-Phoenix Biomedical Campus library. I am passionate about evidence-based medicine, data management, and bioinformatics. This year, my goal is to receive my Systematic Review Services Specialization Level I through MLA. In my spare time, I love playing roller derby, walking my 2 pugs, and learning guitar. 

• MLGSCA Chapter Involvement: I have assisted the Membership Committee with composing the "I am MLGSCA" blog posts, planning the holiday social, and ideas for member recruitment. 

• Medical Library Association (MLA) Involvement: As a newer health sciences librarian, I am getting more involved in MLA. Currently, I am participating in the MLA book club and mentorship program. 

• Section/Caucus: Member of: Clinical Librarians and Evidence Based Practice, Collection Development, Medical Informatics, New Members, Research, Resource Sharing, and Technology in Education 

• Education: Master of Arts in Library and Information Science from the University of Arizona. Master of Arts in International Leadership and Community Development from Crown College. 

Nominating Committee (2-year term, 2 positions)

Victoria Flores

Rebecca Birr

Note on President 

Andrea Harrow was elected in 2024 for a 3-year term, but had to step up into the President position due to a vacancy. She will be continuing her 3-year term in 2025-2026 as President.