I currently work as Political Director for EveryLibrary. EveryLibrary is the first and only Political Action Committee for libraries in the United States. We are organized as a 501c4 and we’ve helped dozens of libraries with local library funding initiatives either as a direct political action or a ballot campaign. I am responsible for digital organizing and digital campaign management, political consulting, leading political training and workshops, and fundraising initiatives. You can find out more about our full scope of work at EveryLibrary.org, take action for libraries at action.everylibrary.org, check up on us at Guidestar, or buy our book that was published by ALA at http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11987I previously served as Administrative Librarian (Assistant Director) at Sunnyvale Public Library. Here I managed the public services of the library while performing a wide range of administrative functions including preparing and administering the divisional budget, supervising program managers, coordinating department-wide activities, and overseeing programs, services, collections, and grants within the division.As a branch manager of both the Atherton and East Palo Alto Library Branches I performed as a leader to the staff. I carried out organizational, managerial, public service, and community work involved in the administration and operation of the Library Branches. I ensured the development of programs, collections, and services relevant to community and creating an open and inviting space for community members. I also worked with my personnel in areas of goal setting, professional development, and evaluating their performances.