Library Literacy Assistant
Contra Costa County Library
Zalma Gallardo serves as the Library Literacy Assistant for Project Second Chance, Contra Costa County Library’s adult literacy program. She holds a B.A. in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley, bringing a strong background in understanding how people learn and process information. This expertise, combined with her experience in tutoring English language learners, has helped her develop an understanding of the importance of self-care in the context of adult education.