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Who We Are
The Pierce County Library Foundation Board of Directors serves as the governing body for the organization, ensuring the advancement of the Foundation's mission. Members are responsible for steering the Foundation towards achieving its financial goals and commitments; focusing on high-level strategy, oversight, and accountability.
Officers
- Wendy Colebank, President – HomeStreet Bank
- Mary Moser, Vice President - Clover Park High School
- Teena Ward Hyde, Past President – Community Volunteer
- Esmeralda Switzer, Secretary – Neighborcare Health
- Thalia Soliman, Treasurer - Caliber Home Loans
Directors
- Liz Lufkin – Community Volunteer
- Travis Mahugh – Gordon Thomas Honeywell
- Eli Taylor – J.P. Morgan Private Bank
- Kathy Whepley - Cedarcrest Middle School
Seeking New Board Members
The Pierce County Library Foundation is seeking new board members to represent our diverse communities and partner with us to achieve our goals in support of the Pierce County Library System.
Learn more about becoming a Pierce County Foundation Board Member here.
If you have a deep passion for libraries and believe access to the information and knowledge your library provides is a gateway to a better life, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Dean Carrell, Foundation Director at dcarrell@piercecountylibraryfoundation.org or 253-548-3456 to learn more.
Foundation Staff
- Lauren Angelo – Grant Writer and Prospect Research Associate l 253-548-3469
- Dean Carrell – Foundation Director l 253-548-3456
- Christina Greene – Foundation Officer for Operations and Engagement l 253-548-3485
- Katie Jay – Development Assistant l 253-548-3541
- Alana Nodell – Annual Giving and Donor Engagement Associate l 253-548-3557
Our Values
We are guided by our values:
- Integrity
- Partnerships/Relationships
- Equitable access to library resources and services
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Innovation - Curiosity fuels connection
- Gratitude
- Freedom of expression
- Community-centered
