Alonso V. Melendez is Mexican-American originally from the Southwest, and has lived in Oregon for over 30 years now. He has worked in Social Services for approximately 10 years, focusing on equity and inclusion, community engagement, and has provided computer workshops since the early 2000’s. He was hired at Multnomah County Library in 2016, and is currently serving as the library’s Digital Equity & Inclusion Coordinator. Melendez studied Sociology at Portland State University.