Our People

STAFF AND BOARD DIRECTORY

Leadership & Staff

Our organization’s leaders and staff are dedicated to giving their best to benefit Madison’s libraries. We enjoy the challenge of keeping our libraries fresh and innovative by continuously generating new ideas to ensure optimal financial and operational support.

Executive Director Conor Moran (left) and guests at Ex Libris 2022
Headshot of Madison Public Library's Executive Director, Conor Moran

Conor Moran

Executive Director
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Elissa Russell

Donor Relations Manager
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Headshot of Wisconsin Book Festival Director, Jane Rotonda

Jane Rotonda

Book Festival Director
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Francesca Rodriquez

Director of Strategic Engagement
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Katy Kaufman

Foundation Manager
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Sarah Best

Communications Manager
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Board of Directors

Jennifer Hannon, President
Libby Gerds, Vice President
Brigid Elliott-Boger, Treasurer
Joe Hankey, Secretary
Tanya Salman, Immediate Past President

Josh Anderson
Laura Bird
Ryan Browne
Bryan Chan
Jimmy Cheffen
JP Croake
Manny Figueroa
Susan Goodwin
Kate Jamieson
Kathryn Norton
Aaron Olver
Rita Mae Reese
Jen Savino
Andrea Shiu
Carla Vigue
Ellie Westman Chin
Jessica Yehle

Foundation Board President Heather Clefisch and Vice President Tanya Salman
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Madison Public Library Foundation
201 W. Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
608.266.6318
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