Established in 2003, the O.D. Systems Institute (ODSI) provides a mechanism to bridge theory and practice by way of professional development, collaborative exchange, and exploration through research. The ODSI Consortium serves as a community-of-practice/ community-of-interest for more than 250 scholar-practitioners, primarily in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The ODSI Consortium Series provides a regular opportunity to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, generate new knowledge, and create innovative applications beyond tried-and-true best practices.