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Dr. Tameca Jewell Beckett, a software and data engineer, is a dedicated scholar-practitioner and information professional who is deeply passionate about student success at the intersections of data, technology, and research. With over a decade of experience as an architect for engagement and catalyst for dialogue within communities, she believes in the value of free, open access to information and is committed to sharing innovative, data-driven solutions that blend technology and creativity. Formerly a Board Member for the National Association of Rural and Small Libraries, Dr. Jewell Beckett was awarded the American Library Association's 2014 Emerging Leader Award and the Rodel Foundation iEducate Delaware Award. In recent years, she has served her communities in various capacities, including as a public library director, data engineering fellow, and academic librarian. Leveraging her background in education, data analytics, and research, she developed a groundbreaking model that combines appreciative inquiry and context personalization, which has been recognized with a peer-reviewed publication. Dr. Jewell Beckett continues to forge new paths in the realms of education, data, and information science, inspiring and empowering others to harness the transformative potential of data and technology for the public good.