Brandon Carson, 2023-2025 (2nd term)

Learning Technology Specialist/Part-time Professor, Durham College (Ontario, Canada)

Brandon Carson has worked in higher education for 14 years, in roles to expand the use of innovative technologies. Brandon is an OER advocate and recently held the position of Program Manager, Open at Scale – Business OER at eCampusOntario, allowing him to collaborate with institutions throughout Ontario and beyond. He holds a Master of Arts in Learning and Technology from Royal Roads University, where his research focused on the barriers faculty face when using Open Educational Resources (OER) in their teaching practices and solutions to overcome those barriers. Brandon was recently accepted into the Doctor of Education program at Ontario Tech University, where he will continue his research in the area of open education.

April Crenshaw, 2024-2025

Associate Professor, Chattanooga State Community College (Tennessee, USA)

April Crenshaw is an Associate Professor of Mathematics with nearly two decades of combined teaching experience in higher education and K-12. She is an award-winning educator, having received national recognition for her innovative and inclusive teaching methods. She is passionate about making education accessible to all by incorporating principles of equity into her courses and advocating for policies that remove barriers for historically marginalized groups.

April is a doctoral candidate in the Leadership and Learning in Organizations (LLO) Program at Vanderbilt University. There, she is deepening her expertise in learning design, assessment, analysis, and project management as she prepares to transition into the next phase of her career.

Kim Grewe, 2025-2026

Instructional Designer, Northern Virginia Community College (Virginia, USA)

With a career in open education, instructional design, and community college leadership, Kim brings extensive experience in OER, inclusive pedagogy, and professional development. She designs and facilitates online courses that empower educators to create equitable learning spaces. Kim’s 8 years of remote work deepen her commitment to accessibility, aligning with the Open Education Conference’s mission to serve diverse, underserved communities.

Amanda Larson, 2025-2026

Affordable Learning Instructional Consultant, The Ohio State University (Ohio, USA)

Amanda has worked in Open Education since 2016, supporting everything from grass roots initiatives to well-funded OER programs at three very different R1 institutions. Currently, she works as the Affordable Learning Instructional Consultant at The Ohio State University. Her role involves organizing professional development programs for staff, librarians, and instructors on open pedagogy and open educational practices.In practice, this work ranges from accessibility training, community building, curriculum development, instructor support (pedagogical and technical), grant and program management, OER publishing, donor relations, and her favorite, mentoring early career folks. She brings a neurodiverse perspective to the table and is passionate about accessibility, equity in higher education, open pedagogy, and social justice. 

Rachel Meisner, 2022-2025 (2nd term)

Learning Resources Coordinator, Colorado Community College System (Colorado, USA)

Rachel is the Learning Resources Coordinator and a History Instructor for the Colorado Community College System. She was previously a Course Designer and the Open Educational Resources Coordinator for Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She holds a Master of Arts in History, a Master of Arts in Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Ed.S. specializing in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation. Before working in higher education, Rachel was an elementary school Library Technology Educator. She is passionate about equity in higher education, college affordability, technology integration in higher education, innovative curriculum, and open pedagogy.

Nico Osier, 2025-2026

Clincial Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing (Texas, USA)

Nico is a nonbinary, transgender millennial, a doctorally-prepared nurse, and first-generation college student turned faculty member. They earned two bachelor's degrees (Nutritional Science and Nursing), a PhD (Nursing), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship (Nursing) before becoming a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin. Nico brings to the table great enthusiasm for Open Educational Resources (OER) and knowledge gained while writing a clinically-focused genetics textbook.

Rosario Rogel-Salazar, 2024-2025

Professor, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (State of Mexico, Mexico)

Rosario Rogel, PhD, is a professor at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEMex) who has been active in promoting Open Access in scholarly publishing. Her work spans various fields including Sociology, Urban Studies, and Data Science, with a focus on Open Science and Education. In her international roles as a Visiting Professor in Ecuador and as a Figshare Ambassador for Latin America, she has supported researchers in developing their publication skills. Recognized by the UN's ÚNETE campaign for her involvement in Information and Communication Technologies, Rogel has also contributed to the establishment of scientific journals, aiming to enhance the presence of Latin American research. Currently, she is the Chair of the Ibero-American Research Network on Globalization and Territory (RII), encouraging collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Her participation in academic and digital humanities projects reflects her dedication to accessible and open research.

Pranjal Saloni, 2025-2026

Open Instructional Designer, Ontario Tech University (Ontario, Canada)

As the manager of the Open Education Lab at Ontario Tech University, Pranjal has led numerous projects in open educational resources (OER), from project management to the development and adaptation of resources. Her work has involved close collaboration within her institution and across various organizations, reflecting her commitment to creating accessible, high-quality learning materials. Pranjal's current focus is creating 3D printable OERs and implementing the use of AR/VR in the OE Lab space to enhance teaching and learning methods. Equity and diversity are central to her work, and she aims to make education more accessible & inclusive.

Tanya Spilovoy, 2024-2025

(North Dakota, USA)

Nicholas Swails, 2025-2026

Dean of Academic Affairs and Online Learning, Colorado Northwestern Community College (Colorado, USA)

Drawing on over a decade of experience as a community college educator and leader in rural higher education, Nicholas champions open educational resources (OER) and equity-driven teaching practices. His academic foundation includes master's degrees in History and International Relations and Conflict Resolution, specializing in U.S. diplomatic relations in the Middle East. As a faculty member and academic administrator, he has led initiatives that expand educational access through OER adoption, mainly serving rural and non-traditional students. Currently pursuing an EdD in Educational Leadership, his research examines how systematic OER initiatives impact faculty development and success. His commitment to innovative pedagogy and advocacy for open education directly advances social justice in higher education, bringing vital rural college perspectives to the Open Education Conference Board of Directors.

Lily Todorinova, 2025-2026

Undergraduate Experience/Open Educational Research, Rutgers University- New Brunswick (New Jersey, USA)

Lily is a librarian at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she leads the Undergraduate Instruction and Digital Services Unit. Her work emphasizes equitable access and student success, with a focus on library instruction and digital projects. She plays a key role in coordinating the Open and Affordable Textbook Program and has served as an instructor for the Open Education Network’s Certificate for Open Education Librarianship. Lily is also pursuing a PhD in Education with a concentration in Theory, Organization, and Policy.