Leadership & Governance

Cleveland Public Library aims to foster a strong learning culture, motivating diverse residents to continuously acquire, share, and pursue knowledge for personal, community, and global benefit.

Leadership & Governance

Board of Trustees

Board meetings are normally held the third Thursday of the month at 12:00 noon on the 2nd floor of the Louis Stokes Wing at the Main Library. Board meetings are open to the public.

maritza rodriguez
anthony parker
thomas corrigan
alice butts
jasmine fryer
melanie shakarian
Melaak Rashid Headshot

Approved summaries of the Cleveland Public Library Board meetings are posted monthly, excluding July and August.


Leadership Team


Felton Thomas, Jr.


Dr. Shenise Johnson Thomas
Chief of External Relations
& Development
Contact Shenise

Carrie Krenicky
Chief Financial Officer
Contact Carrie

John Lang
Chief Operations Officer
Contact John

John Malcolm
Chief of Innovation
& Information Technology
Contact John

Harriette Parks
Chief of Public Services
Contact Harriette

Tana K. Peckham
Chief Strategy Officer
Contact Tana

Lynn Sargi
Chief Talent Officer
Contact Lynn

John Skrtic
Chief of Special Projects
& Collections
Contact John

Ashley Boyd
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Contact Ashley

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