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.
Vote for the 2022 CLEL Steering Committee
New CLEL Steering Committee Members are elected by the membership. All CLEL members should expect an email with the Steering Committee candidates as well as the proposed changes to the Bylaws. Please vote by December 5.
What is it like to serve on the CLEL Steering Committee?
View our Q&A with current Steering Committee presented at CLELCON21 below or take a look at the slides for a more detailed idea of the responsibilities and requirements.
Current Steering Committee
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
TRACIE KRUSE
EMERITUS
Branch Operations Specialist
Douglas County Libraries
SUZANNE GRAY
CHAIR
Branch Services Librarian
Douglas County Libraries
DESIREE
SOTOMAYOR
CO-CHAIR
Librarian
Denver Public Libraries
Advisors
BOB BENHOFF
ADVISOR
Aspencat Services Manager
Colorado Library Consortium
BETH CRIST
HISTORIAN
Youth Services Senior Consultant
Colorado State Library