TALL Leaders

Maureen has designed and led numerous leadership development programs and has led the annual TALL Texans program since 1994. She served as the 1998-1999 president of the Association of College and Research Libraries and as the 2012-2013 president of the American Library Association. She served as a consultant to The Aspen Institute on their major project that resulted in the report, Rising to the Challenge: Re-Envisioning Public Libraries.

Professionally, I like to “keep it queasy” for myself so that I don’t become complacent in my thoughts or work experiences. Over the years, I have served on a variety of local, state and national committees, allowing me to work collaboratively with a diverse group of other professionals to accomplish our stated goals/projects. Participating in the TALL Texans Leadership Institute in 2010 was critical in my leadership development as I transitioned from a supervisor role into management. This program provided me with tools that contributed to how I approached my work while gifting me with professional relationships across Texas that continue to this day. As a TALL Texans leader, I hope to support others in their experiences and leadership journey.

She is actively involved in TLA and is a TALL Texan class of ‘22. She has served as co-chair of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, District 3 Treasurer, and participated in multiple Conference Planning Committees. She is currently one of the instructors for TLA’s LAUNCH leadership program, which supports early career librarians. In addition to her academic work, she serves as Chair of the City of Austin Library Commission, advocating for inclusive, community-informed public library services. She is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Bilingual Education with a specialization in Mexican American Studies.

Jeremy is a graduate of Texas A&M University and The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Information. Before joining TSLAC, he worked in public libraries throughout central Texas.

Laura holds an MBA in Human Resource Management, an MS in Library Science, and a BS in Architecture. Her expertise includes equitable leadership, inclusive design, and community-centered program development.