Who Are We?

OU for EveryLibrary is a passionate team of students participating in the 2025 PRSA Bateman Competition

For us, this isn’t just a campaign—it’s a commitment. Love EveryLibrary like They’ve Loved You.

Team

Dedication. Expertise. LoveEveryLibrary.

OU for EveryLibrary is made up of five seniors at the University of Oklahoma who are studying public relations at the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Digital Coordinator

Maria De Asis

Community Relations

Artra Nelson

Media Relations

Tony Tsoodle

Social Media Manager

Kenna Williamson

Research Director

Eve Al Aatifi

All Posts

Meet Tony: Lifelong library advocate, curious explorer, defender of free public spaces

Tony Tsoodle Tony, who leads the Media Relations efforts for our five-person team at OU for EveryLibrary, recently wrote a blog post...

Mackenna Williamson

Feb 283 min read

Meet Artra Rice: Championing Libraries as Community Lifelines

Artra Rice is a dedicated EveryLibrary supporter. Whether it’s for free community resources, a local space for events, or simply checking...

Mackenna Williamson

Feb 192 min read

Libraries Were My First Home in America

Maria de Asis and her mother and father. I don’t remember much about my life before moving to the U.S. I was three years old when my...

Maria de Asis

Feb 132 min read

Meet Eve: Student, Adventure-Chaser and Library Lover.

As one of the five members of OU for EveryLibrary, Eve El Aatifi is a passionate advocate for EveryLibrary and its mission. Learn more...

Mackenna Williamson

Feb 112 min read

Meet Matt Williamson, EveryLibrary Lover + CEO

Matt Williamson Matt Williamson wears many hats—book lover, seeker of knowledge, founder and CEO of Clevyr, and dedicated EveryLibrary...

OU for EveryLibrary

Feb 82 min read

Engage in Political Action: Sign Up for EveryLibrary Updates

In today’s political climate, libraries are under increasing pressure, with funding cuts and legislative threats jeopardizing free access...

Mackenna Williamson

Feb 21 min read