Our Team

Apurva leads The Rebus Foundation and brings a tireless determination for systemic change in education at Rebus and through collaborative partnerships. She helps educational institutions build human capacity in OER publishing through professional development offerings such as the Textbook Success Program. Apurva studied literature and marketing at McGill University and completed the Master of Publishing program at Simon Fraser University. Her experience ranges across academic publishing, media, social justice, and volunteerism. In 2020, Apurva received an Open Education Award for Excellence from Open Education Global in recognition of her contributions to the field. She strongly believes in translating knowledge among communities and regions, and in the value of greater critical thinking for all.

Kaitlin is the Associate Program Manager at Rebus Community and one of the authors of The Rebus Guide to Publishing Open Textbooks (so far). Prior to completing their graduate certificate in public administration from Humber College, Kaitlin studied psychology at the University of Windsor. She has previous experience in community-based program delivery in areas such as student services, career development, and most recently open education. A graduate of the Textbook Success Program and collaborator on Pulling Together: Manitoba Foundations Guide (Brandon Edition) with the Manitoba Foundations Group, Kaitlin is committed to equitable storytelling.

Victoria leads strategic communications to expand the reach of The Rebus Foundation’s open education initiatives. With more than a decade of experience in education, including nine years as a K-12 teacher and administrator and most recently as a joint-use academic/public librarian at Lone Star College-CyFair, she has spearheaded projects such as Z-Degree pathway development and campus OER initiatives. Victoria holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Trinity University, a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman’s University, and a Certificate in Open Education Librarianship from the Open Education Network. She is a Founding Fellow of the Texas OER Fellowship Program and served as Chair of the Houston Area OER Consortium. Passionate about eliminating barriers to education and empowering faculty through open materials, Victoria has been a member of the open education community since 2020. She also enjoys local exploration, traveling, staying active, outdoor adventures, and scuba diving.