Welcome the ALI 2026 cohort!
25 archivists from across the profession—academic, public, and independent—joining together to grow, collaborate, and lead.
The future of archives is in good hands.
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Mary Brackett, Senior Associate in UVA’s Organizational Excellence, joins ALI 2026 Steering Committee. A leader in institutional redesign, benchmarking, and change management, she brings deep expertise in strategy, design thinking, and collaboration. #ALI2026 #ArchivesLeadership
Brenda is a Certified Archivist, SAA Fellow, and Associate University Librarian at UVA, leading Special Collections & Preservation. A former ACA President and current SAA VP/President-Elect, her work focuses on contemplative leadership and trauma-informed practice.
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We’re excited to highlight Steven Booth (he/him), ALI Steering Committee member and Archive Manager of the Johnson Publishing Company Archive.
A member of Blackivists and former NARA archivist who worked with the papers of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Steven is an SAA Fellow.
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We’re excited to welcome Mary Brackett to 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty.
A Senior Associate in UVA’s Organizational Excellence department, Mary brings more than two decades of experience leading institutional transformation, change management, and strategic work.
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We’re excited to welcome Mario H. Ramirez of CUNY to the 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty. His leadership in archival governance, scholarship, and professional service continues to shape the archives profession.
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We are pleased to welcome Christina Shutt, Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, to the 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty.
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💪 "I think people will really enjoy watching him play."
Assistant Head Coach Paul Franks, who has previously worked with Mohammad Ali, profiles our new signing.
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🥊 In the green corner...!
Pakistan seamer Mohammad Ali will join Nottinghamshire for the final two months of the 2026 season.
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