The Hornback scholarship made my continuing education more affordable and, therefore, more possible for me to pursue, along with continuing my full-time work. It also was a vote of confidence that this was the right direction for me to take in my career. As a result, I shifted my focus from media relations to research and policy. I am grateful for that early investment in my library career and for the opportunities it has continued to create for me.

The Hornback scholarship made my continuing education more affordable and, therefore, more possible for me to pursue, along with continuing my full-time work. It also was a vote of confidence that this was the right direction for me to take in my career. As a result, I shifted my focus from media relations to research and policy. I am grateful for that early investment in my library career and for the opportunities it has continued to create for me.