LibreTexts Team
Meet the LibreTexts team
The people behind the LibreTexts libraries, platforms, and Academy
Delmar Larsen, Ph.D.
Chemistry Professor, CEO and Founder
Delmar Larsen is a professor of chemistry at the University of California, Davis and with a career that bridges scientific research and educational innovation. Delmar earned his B.S. in chemistry from the University of Washington and Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Chicago with…
Joshua Halpern, Ph.D.
Chemistry Professor Emeritus, COO
Josh Halpern is Professor of Chemistry Emeritus at Howard University who continues to write LibreTexts and to advocate for the project. Halpern's scientific research was eclectic, including materials science, earth science, planetary science, chemistry and physics. He was the founding director of…
Justin M. Shorb, Ph.D.
Director of Curriculum Innovation and Development
Justin is the Director of the LibreTexts Academy and if you attend any training webinars, workshops, or LibreFests, it is likely you will see him either presenting or behind the scenes!
Jennifer Rogers, MA, MLS
Director of Outreach, Engagement, and Development
Jennifer Rogers has a background in the Humanities and holds a Masters in Library Science from San Jose State University, as well as a Masters in English from San Diego State University. She spent almost 20 years working in libraries, the latter half in academia. Her prior research interests include…
Ame Maloney
Manager of Support, Documentation, & Development
Ame Maloney, a Librarian by training, jumped into the OER ecosystem in 2018, & has been supporting faculty OER projects, PD, & program development ever since. She recognizes the village it takes to move information freedom & educational access forward and loves bumping elbows with the tenacious folk…
Ethan Turner
Chief Information Officer
Ethan holds a B.S. in Computer Science from UC Davis. As a student there, Ethan joined the team as a student "harvester", working to continually expand LibreTexts' catalog of Open Educational Resources. Over time, he continued to take on larger responsibilities and initiatives to expand and improve…
Jake Turner
Principal Software Engineer
As the Principal Developer for LibreTexts, Jake brings his extensive education and background in software developing and information systems to manage the day-to-day technical operations of LibreTexts. In addition to a large digital infrastructure, Jake oversees development of Commons & Conductor,…
Eric Kean
Lead Developer, ADAPT
Eric Kean serves as the Lead Developer for ADAPT. With over 20 years of experience in academia, he has a unique background in teaching both mathematics and viola (separately, of course!). Over the past 13 years, Eric has dedicated himself to developing innovative EdTech applications, including his…
Preeti Chitre
Director of Harvesting and Integration
Preeti has a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Calpoly Pomona. She has worked in research and was instrumental in developing automation interfaces for various industrial measuring instruments in the 1990s.
Akhileshwar Shriram
Software Engineer I
Akhileshwar holds a B.S. in Computer Science from University of California, Davis. As a software engineer currently contributing to LibreOne and Conductor, he focuses on developing, debugging, and maintaining software services to ensure seamless platform performance. Passionate about creating…