Lani Blechman

Lani Blechman is an accomplished Program Consultant and Diversity Trainer with a solid background in libraries, having showcased expertise in Nonprofit Organizations, WordPress, Event Management, Facilitation, and Administration.

With a Master of Arts in K-12 School Library Certification and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLS) from Simmons College - Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Lani has honed a strong organizational skill set.

Lani's educational journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Social Movements, Economics, and Gender Studies from Hampshire College, complementing her professional experience.

Lani's extensive organizational involvement includes roles such as Librarian at Fort River Elementary School, Trainer & Family Group Co-Facilitator at Translate Gender, and Trainer & Program Consultant at LANI B. Facilitation & Consulting.

Furthermore, Lani has served in various capacities such as Communications Director at Team Finch Consultants, Board Recruiter at Prison Birth Project, and Library Project Manager at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence.

Additionally, Lani holds experience in leadership roles like Collective Worker Owner at Food For Thought Books, Admin & Organizational Support Director at Prison Birth Project, and Conference and Student Programs Coordinator at Civil Liberties and Public Policy at Hampshire College.

Lani's versatile background is further evidenced by her stints as Program/Communications Coordinator at Civil Liberties and Public Policy at Hampshire College, Leadership Circle at Prison Birth Project, and Operations Assistant at Civil Liberties and Public Policy at Hampshire College.