TALL Leaders

Maureen Sullivan is a leader and educator in the library and information professions. Her career has included serving as the human resources administrator in the libraries at the University of Maryland and Yale University. She was a consultant and trainer with the Association of Research Libraries and among the first to establish a consulting practice focused on the improvement of information organizations.

 

Lee Andrew Hilyer is the Executive Director of the Alfred R. Neumann Library at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He has nearly thirty years of professional experience in academic libraries and holds master’s degrees in both library science and instructional technology. He is the author of three nonfiction books—two about interlibrary loan services and one on presentation skills. In addition, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has earned a Certificate in Editing for Publication from the University of Chicago’s Graham School.

Kate P. Horan is an accomplished library director with more than two decades of leadership in public library service, recognized statewide and nationally for her vision, mentorship, and commitment to community-centered libraries. She holds a Master of Library Science degree from St. John’s University and remains deeply committed to empowering communities through libraries as centers of learning, connection, and opportunity.

Emma McDonald is currently the Director of Library Services for Mesquite ISD. Prior to becoming Director, she was the Library Systems Manager for four years. She has been an educator of students and adults for 33 years with the last thirteen of those years as a school librarian.

Curren McLane has a bachelor’s degree in social science and a master’s degree in library science, both from the University of North Texas. She started her library career with UNT libraries, then switched to a public library career in 2008 when she accepted a job with the Azle Memorial Library in Azle, TX. After serving a year as the Adult Services Librarian, she became the Library Director and has held that position for 16.5 years. She is passionate about leadership, community partnerships and continuing education.

Melissa Rippy is the Director of Libraries & Instructional Materials for Pasadena Independent School District, where she leads districtwide library services, instructional materials operations, literacy initiatives, and professional learning for librarians and instructional materials staff. With more than 30 years of experience in public education—as a classroom teacher, librarian, instructional technology trainer, library services manager, specialist, and director—she is a recognized leader in school libraries and educational resources.