La Quanda Onyemeh, Mlis M.Ed
About La Quanda Onyemeh, Mlis M.Ed
La Quanda Onyemeh is a Learning Experience Designer with extensive experience in educational resource development and customer engagement. She has held various roles in academic and library settings, including positions at Texas A&M University and ProQuest, and holds multiple degrees in psychology, sociology, and library science.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
La Quanda Onyemeh serves as a Learning Experience Designer at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating engaging educational resources aimed at enhancing customer success. Her responsibilities include leading training sessions that target specific audiences to foster meaningful engagement.
Previous Experience at Texas A&M University
La Quanda Onyemeh worked at Texas A&M University from 2018 to 2019 as an Online Learning Projects Resident Librarian. During her tenure, she contributed to the development of online learning initiatives and resources. She also held the position of Open Education Resources Resident Librarian at the same institution for one year.
Education and Expertise
La Quanda Onyemeh holds a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Educational/Instructional Technology from Texas A&M University. She also earned a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Dual Degree Psychology & Sociology from SUNY Brockport.
Professional Background in Library Science
La Quanda Onyemeh has extensive experience in library science and education. She worked as a Human Rights Intern at the New York State Division of the Budget in 2012. Her roles also include serving as a Remote Metadata Intern at the Library of Congress and as an Electronic Resources Management Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Leadership in Professional Organizations
La Quanda Onyemeh has held leadership roles within professional organizations, including serving as Committee Chair for the New Members Round Table Online Programs and Annual Events at the American Library Association from 2019 to 2020 and 2018 to 2019, respectively. These positions involved organizing programs and events to support new members in the library community.