Hi Everyone! My name is Mary Ann and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I’m excited to be part of this class and to get to know everyone here.
A little about me: I’m an Associate Director of Program at Year Up United. This is a nonprofit organization focused on workforce development for folks ages 18-29. I’ve been in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years. I’m passionate about community building and I believe libraries are one of the few spaces where folks can come as they are no and there’s no pressure to buy anything. I’ve also found that libraries are the safe and brave spaces for all of us especially for our marginalized communities. I also ensure that my students get their library cards because the library offers so many things that they’re often surprised by.
Beyond work, I am a mom to a wild and funny 4 year old. I also love to cook, knit, and sew. We’re movie buffs in this home and I’m also also happy to talk Star Wars with folks…and anything Pedro Pascal related. 🤣
Hello @maryann Glad to learn about your background. Have really enjoyed some of the SW series on Disney+ — Mandolorian and Andor air top of the list. The Last of US, speaking of Pedro Pascal, was AMAZING!
The Mandolorian is definitely my favorite of the Disney+ series.
I’m also so curious to see how the next season of the The Last of Us turns out. My husband is gamer and I watched him play through it. Speaking of Pedro Pascal, I just watched the trailer for The Fantastic Four. I’m excited to see the world they’re creating. I’m a big fan of midcentury modern design, so the set design already piqued my interest.