Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack (she/her) is an adjunct professor and instructional designer at North Carolina Central University’s School of Library and Information Science. Her areas of expertise are in Information Science and Education Technology. She received a joint master’s degree in both majors from NCCU, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2019.  Professor DeSimone-Shabrack is currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Learning Design and Leadership from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. In addition to her role as an instructor, she is an avid researcher, working alongside colleagues and students in the Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Equity Research® (LAIER), with several papers currently pending publication. Outside of her academic role, Professor DeSimone-Shabrack is also an autism family advocate and the co-chair of the Interagency Coordinating Council of North Carolina. This board is responsible for the oversight of the different agencies providing early intervention and continued support services for special needs children within the state.