Learn about the Pierce County Library Foundation
Our Work
The Pierce County Library Foundation inspires support of the Pierce County Library System by funding enhancements and innovations, advocating for the library, and building partnerships.
We have a vision to strengthen literacy for everyone in Pierce County to build an equitable, knowledgeable, engaged, and empowered community.
Foundation Board of Directors
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
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 253-548-3456 to learn more.
Foundation Staff
Foundation Director
Dean Carrell
253-548-3456
Grant Writer & Prospect Research Associate
Lauren Angelo
253-548-3469
Foundation Officer for Operations & Engagement
Christina Greene
253-548-3485
Development Assistant
Katie Jay
253-548-3541
Annual Giving & Donor Engagement Associate
Alana Nodell
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
