Board of Directors and Staff

National Board 2026-27

National Board Purpose Statement

The purpose of the National Board is to model effective governance. We do this through facilitating, encouraging, and optimizing effective practices to further our shared mission as a National Organization. This stimulates growth, sustainability, innovation and strengthens relationships with our Chapters, volunteers, and the greater community.

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Catherine Rose
Board Chair
Orange
Patricia Reinier
Vice Chair
Kansas City
Kathy Reese
Treasurer
Denver/St. Louis
Sally-Ann Palcovich
Secretary
Klamath Basin
Monica Bacon Proctor
Director
San Jose
Shelly Barbre
Director
Long Beach
Shirley Eichhorn 
Director
Conejo Valley
Nancy Fiedler
Director
Greater Wilmington
Cherie Kassinger
Director
San Antonio
Claire Kocek
Director
Orange
Ruth Ann Koepsel
Director
Wichita
Kathy Lordo
Director
St. Louis
Paul Rodriguez
Director
Riverside

Staff

Judy Zulfiqar, MBA
National Executive Director
Bio

Veronika Pitross
Director of Operations
Bio

Becky Gimple, MS, MLIS
Manager of Member Engagement and Development
Bio

Brandon Severs
Operations Coordinator
Bio