Maribel Gomez is a dedicated graduate student at The George Washington University, pursuing a Master’s degree in Publishing. With a background spanning over a decade in the field of education, Maribel possesses a deep-seated commitment to empowering underrepresented voices and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an active member of the DEIA committee at the Society for Scholarly Publishing. Her fervor for intellectual property and copyright clearances is at the heart of her aspirations, and she aims to establish herself as a proficient expert in this pivotal domain. Her extensive academic coursework and practical experience, coupled with her proactive involvement in the scholarly publishing sector, position her as a promising advocate and professional in the field.