Second Term Accomplishments.
During my second term as Trustee Cook Memorial Public Library, I have continued working for you by using my background in public accounting, educational publishing, and the non-profit world to serve the Library.
Financial Expertise.
worked with Library staff and the Finance Committee to finance the Cook Park Children’s Department refresh without requiring taking on debt or cutting other Library programs or staff.
continued managing financial needs for long/short-term capital and special projects, including a large window replacement project and adding EV chargers at Aspen
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.
as a member of the Long-Range Services Committee, advocated for continuing bookmobile service to bring the Library to patrons, including folks in outlying areas of the District. Bookmobiles are key to serving outlying areas of the District, schools, senior centers, early learning events, and more
working for patrons, taxpayers, and staff to provide thoughtful service
First Term Accomplishments.
During my first term as Trustee Cook Memorial Public Library, I was proud to support the Library patrons, taxpayers, and staff during COVID-19 and significant projects.
Financial Expertise.
saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in construction and financing for the Aspen branch expansion
increased fiscal responsibility with budget adjustments to:
go fine free permanently
abate the 2020 tax levy 100%
add sick pay benefits for part-time staff
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.
pushed for complete review of all policies to ensure commitment to our mission for all patrons
saved for bookmobile replacement; key to serving areas of the district further from branches
doubled mobile hotspots and added circulating Chromebooks for home use
About Me.
My Mom took me to library storytimes as a toddler and I’ve loved the library every since. I grew up in Mundelein and was so proud of my library card from Cook’s bookmobile! After living in South Carolina and Florida, I returned to the district as a resident of Vernon Hills for 16 years before moving to Libertyville 10 years ago.
I have a B.S. in Accountancy from Clemson University, an MBA from Duke University, and hold a CPA license in Illinois. My professional background includes public accounting, corporate accounting for educational publishers, and accounting/tax/human resources for small non-profits.
Public service is a focus of my professional life as Controller for small non-profits and have volunteered as a tax preparer for the IRS/AARP program. I was previously a clarinetist in the Libertyville Village Band, manage a Great Books book club, enjoy yoga and walking.