Chief Librarian
Riverside County Library System
Joan has worked at seven different RCLS branches and in progressively responsible roles as Branch Manager at El Cerrito and Louis Robidoux branches, West Zone Manager and most recently, Deputy Director. Joan graduated from California Baptist University summa cum laude, where she served as an undergraduate in AmeriCorps' "Everyone Reads!" program as a literacy tutor in the Snowline School District. This experience led her to public libraries and a MLIS from San Jose State University in 2010. She began her library career with LS&S after dedicating 17 years to a start-up non-profit that was internationally affiliated. In her career with non-profits, she facilitated and empowered leaders of bilingual, educational and youth-focused and community outreach teams.
The Art and Science of Leadership: Combining Soft Skills and Data to Achieve Results
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