COLORADO LIBRARIES
FOR
EARLY LITERACY
Steering Committee
CLEL is governed by a Steering Committee which serves to make decisions and advise on projects.
Steering Committee members are appointed by the membership and serve for three years.
Here is a link to the CLEL Bylaws, updated 11/30/2020.
Steering Subcommittee
LARISSA POWERS
EMERITUS
Senior Librarian
Pikes Peak Library District
ALLISON PRESLEY
CHAIR
Senior Library Associate
Pikes Peak Library District
KELLY ALLAN
CO-CHAIR
Youth & Family Services Librarian
Douglas County Libraries
Communications Subcommittee
LAUREN GRAHAM
CHAIR
Early Literacy Librarian
Arapahoe Library District
MELODY GARCIA
CO-CHAIR
Regional Early Literacy Specialist
Colorado State Library
Grants, Fundraising, and Membership
Subcommittee
AMY EASLEY
CHAIR
Librarian
Denver Public Library
LAUREN COCKERILL
CO-CHAIR
Youth Services Librarian
Westminster Public Library
Advocacy and Training Subcommittee
BETH CRIST
CHAIR / HISTORIAN
Youth Services Senior Consultant
Colorado State Library
JESSICA FREDRICKSON
CHAIR
Youth & Family Services Librarian
Douglas County Libraries
JULIE CRABB
CO-CHAIR
Children's Guide
Anythink Libraries
Conference Subcommittee
Advisors
BOB BENHOFF
ADVISOR
Aspencat Services Manager
Colorado Library Consortium
BETH CRIST
HISTORIAN
Youth Services Senior Consultant
Colorado State Library