Elizabeth F. McLean is principal knowledge and information strategist at Knowsaic, based in the Washington, DC area. She earned a MS in Library and Information Science from The Catholic University of America and is a Certified Knowledge Specialist in Knowledge Transfer.Inspired to optimize knowledge flow, Liz is an early adopter of web collaboration and digital content solutions. Liz creates frameworks for knowledge sharing, retention, and organization that save time and money. She is also facilitators virtual communities of practice, interest, or learning.Liz has worked with international development, humanitarian, libraries, and arts focused nonprofits.Knowsaic is pronounced 'no-zay-ik' and is a blended word for knowledge mosaic.