Civil Liberties Events

Moderator
Alverno Reference Librarian

Jac Sinclair (they/them) is a disabled, nonbinary, and neurodivergent librarian and doctoral student at Alverno College whose work focuses on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Jac's doctoral research examines the challenges neurodivergent people face in employment in higher education and explores ways institutions can improve their hiring, onboarding, and evaluation practices to create more equitable environments. Lately, they've been spending their free time knitting sweaters while watching Murder, She Wrote with their cat, Callie.

Panelist
Alverno Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

Anthony Boyer (he/him), serves as Alverno College first-ever track & field coach, while also leading the cross country team during the fall season. Prior to Alverno, Boyer served as an assistant coach at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He also started Avila University, in Kansas City, MO, first ever track and field team too. William Woods University in Fulton, MO was were Boyer got his first chance at being a Collegiate coach.

Boyer attended University of Missouri-Kansas City as a student athlete and was later inducted into the UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame in February of 2017.  Boyer earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus in Entrepreneurship. He also holds a Level 1 USATF Coaching Certificate and a USATFCCA Strength & Conditioning Certificate. Following his collegiate graduation, Boyer trained to be a professional track athlete in the 400-meter hurdles, and was ranked as one of the top athletes at the time before getting into coaching.

Panelist
Alverno Alumna

Marita Peterson ’16 (she/her), A graduate of Alverno College, Marita Peterson is an innovative, growth-seeking, ambitious self-starter. A lifelong learner and tech native, she is always seeking new information and new skills. She has two cats, collects typewriters, creates art, writes stories, and plays video games. She is also a champion of neurodivergence, both in her professional and personal life, using the strengths her ADHD and Autism give her to advocate for those who think a bit differently.

Panelist
Access and User Engagement Manager

Estelle M. Black Library, Rock Valley College

Lukas Wenner (he/him), is the Access and User Engagement Manager of the Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College, where his time is divided between managing the institution’s archives, leading student engagement at the library, and promoting the adoption of OERs across campus. Outside of his work, Lukas spends the bulk of his time raising his two young sons with his wife in Rockford, Il.

Panelist
Alverno Student

Georgia Wise (she/her),  grew up in a small town of Kingman, Arizona. In high school, she was homeschooled through ASU prep digital and during that time took 36 college credits through ASU before graduating. While here at Alverno College, Georgia is an active part of the school's community. A student athlete on the soccer team, she also works in the library and at athletic events, and attends campus events. Georgia is currently an Achievers Scholar and a Biochemistry major wanting to become a surgeon.