Library trustees are volunteers appointed by the mayor of Champaign. The Board of Trustees sets policy for the library and appoints the library director, who serves as the library’s chief executive officer. Trustees serve a three-year term.
Katie Blakeman, President
Senior Data and Innovation Manager, Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts Read more »
Minnie Pearson, Vice President
Retired teacher, Champaign Unit 4 Schools Read more »
Michael J. La Due, Secretary
Former Champaign City Council member Read more »
Rajeev Malik, Treasurer
Director, Office of Foundation Relations, University of Illinois
Maryka Trent Baraka
Technical Content Management Read more »
Trisha Crowley
Retired Deputy City Attorney, City of Champaign
Michael Foellmer
Champaign City Council Representative Read more »
Charles Lansford
Retired, Carle Physicians Group
Chaya Sandler
Academic Advisory, University of Illinois
Updated 5/2022
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Administration
217/403-2000
librarian@champaign.org