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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">The</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/" target="_blank"><b> State Library of Ohio</b></a><b> and</b><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/" target="_blank"><b>
OhioNet</b></a><b> are pleased to announce the 2025 participants in ILEAD </b></span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f">
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</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Teams and mentors have been selected for the year-long program. The first session kicks off in April and reconvenes in July and October. Over the course of three, in-person sessions, participants
will enhance their leadership skills, engage in discussions on critical topics in librarianship and library services, and develop a project aimed at addressing a specific community need. Each team will remain intact throughout the program, with a dedicated
mentor assigned to provide ongoing motivation, expertise, and guidance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">“We are thrilled to welcome this year's ILEAD Ohio participants as they embark on their team projects," shared Katy B. Mathuews, Executive Director & CEO of OhioNet. "Their ideas, enthusiasm,
and collaboration will undoubtedly contribute to meaningful change, not only within their own communities but across the library profession as a whole. It’s inspiring to see such passion and creativity driving the future of our field.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">"I'm delighted for the State Library and OhioNet to again team up and deliver an ILEAD Ohio program that educates, challenges, and inspires a cohort of library staff members from around
the state," expressed Evan T. Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development at the State Library of Ohio. Since its inception in 2013, ILEAD Ohio's unique, immersive experience is routinely mentioned by alumni of the program as 'transformative'
and I can't wait for the 2025 cohort to take part, expand their network, and grow as leaders." <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Since 2013,<a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/training-and-professional-development/ilead-ohio/" target="_blank"> ILEAD Ohio</a> has helped develop present and future
Ohio library leaders, no matter their position or title, through a team-based, problem-solving project. The goal of ILEAD Ohio is to support participants in addressing professional and/or community needs through the exploration and application of innovative
communication, technology, and collaborative tools and skills. ILEAD Ohio is made possible by the State Library of Ohio and OhioNet with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">2025 Teams and Mentors</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Supporting New Library Professionals</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Chloe Browne, Ritter Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Cara Calabrese, Miami University <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Erin Kilkenny, OhioLINK <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Mentor: Desiree Thomas, Worthington Libraries <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Source Sleuths</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Emily Rozmus, INFOhio <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Amanda Martin, Columbus Metropolitan Libraries <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Sarah Mowery, INFOhio <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Rebecca Wilden, Mechanicsburg Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Jennifer Seebauer, Teays Valley Local Schools <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Mentor: Anastasia Diamond-Ortiz, Lorain County Library System <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Young Library Ambassadors</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Annie Zwisler, Portage County District Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Rebekah Hire-Santoro, Huron Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Savannah Gould, Kent State University <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Shanna Hart, Kenyon College <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Mentor: Terwase Ngur, Toledo Lucas County Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Ohio Library Spark</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Kim Edsell, Lorain County Library System <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Kyra Nay, Cuyahoga County Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Jozlyn Heckel, Monroeville Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Kate McGowan, Toledo Lucas County Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Mentor: Gabriel Venditti, Cuyahoga County Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Planning Team</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Erin Kelsey, Program Manager, State Library of Ohio <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Katy Mathuews, OhioNet <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Hannah Rosen, OhioNet <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Jillian Tuttle, OhioNet <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Evan T. Struble, State Library of Ohio <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Jeff Regensberger, State Library of Ohio <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Penelope Shumaker, State Library of Ohio <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Katy Hite, State Library of Ohio <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">ILEAD Ohio is made possible by the State Library of Ohio and OhioNet with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Institute of Museum and Library Services
is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Through grant making, policy development, and research, we help communities and individuals thrive through broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage and
lifelong learning. To learn more about IMLS, please visit<a href="https://imls.gov/" target="_blank"> www.imls.gov</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Reference to any specific company, products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or
favoring by the State Library of Ohio or OhioNet. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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