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Elections are held after February 1st each year. Newly elected officers take office following the chapter annual business meeting held in the Fall of the same year. Chapter Council Representatives serve a term of three years, beginning at the end of the annual MLA business meeting in the year of their election.
Elected Officers
Chair
Katy Smith (2026 Fall - 2027 Fall)
Immediate Past Chair
Angela Spencer (2026 Fall - 2027 Fall)
Incoming Chair / Chair-Elect
Nena Schvaneveldt (2026 Fall - 2027 Fall)
Recording Secretary
Sarah Villere (2026 Fall - 2027 Fall)
MLA Chapter Council Representative
Shawn Steidinger (2026 May - 2029 Fall)
MLA Chapter Council Alternate
Jeanne Burke (2026 May - 2029 Fall)
Committees
Advocacy
Bylaws
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Early Career Librarian Initiative Task Force
Education
Finance
Honors & Awards
Membership
Nominating
Publications
Research
