Shamichael Hallman

Shamichael Hallman is a social, civic, and tech innovator and a visionary leader in civic health and community development. He currently serves as the Director of Civic Health and Economic Opportunity at the Urban Libraries Council, where he advocates for libraries as indispensable city infrastructure. His work highlights their role in fostering connections among diverse communities, enhancing public safety, and creating economic opportunities for underserved populations. Shamichael's 2020 TEDx talk, Reimagining the Public Library to Reconnect the Community, gained international recognition among librarians and social innovators.