Kaitlin Tiches

Kaitlin Tiches is the Medical Librarian & Knowledge Manager at the Digital Wellness Lab, where she is responsible for maintaining the Lab’s knowledge base about the positive and negative effects of media and technology on young people’s health. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Individual Concentration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Kaitlin has held a variety of positions, including work as a biology and chemistry research assistant and analyst. Her deep interest in the connections between education, research, and information literacy led Kaitlin to pursue a Masters in Library and Information Sciences from Simmons University and a professional shift to K-12 education. Prior to joining the team at Boston Children’s Hospital, Kaitlin was a teacher and a high school Library Media Specialist.