BLISTS: Black and Latinx Information Science and Technology Society
Helping foster connections between students interested in technology for over 20 years, BLISTS helps educate Black and Latinx students on all facets of information studies and networking.
BLISTS is a student-run organization founded in 1992 that focuses on educating Black, Latinx, and other student populations about information science and technology; providing computer literacy support; and building a corporate and alumni network.
BLISTS membership is open to both undergraduate and graduate students at the iSchool.
Student e-Board
President – Alaa Elhussen
VPI – Fatumata Sow
VPE – Mera Singh
Secretary – Schneider Joachim
Fiscal Agent Chair – Aminata Maguiraga
Events Chair – Richell Perez
Events Chair – Tristan Porter
Events Intern – Aliya Addo
Events Intern – Corin Wiggins
Graphics Chair – Wendy Vasquez
Social Media Chair – Norelle Gbodogbe
Social Media Chair – Ryann Gholston
Alumni Relations Chair – Kymani Hughes
Recruitment Chair – Mari Bourne
Recruitment/Alumni Chair – Mathew Quintero
Senior Advisor – Jamie Sterling
Support BLISTS
Alumni and friends can support BLISTS by making a gift to the BLISTS Endowed Scholarship Fund or the BLISTS general fund.