Leadership Development Committee

Charge

To prepare prospective and current member leaders within the association to serve in ALA member leader positions. To inform ALA’s member leadership pipeline and succession planning. To plan and coordinate activities to support member leaders with association leadership development and governance.

Categories:

Roster

Ian Barba

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Ian Barba

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Erica Freudenberger

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Candace C. Jacobs

(Member, August 29, 2025, to July 30, 2027)

Mr. Lawrence Joseph Mello, Jr.

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Ms. Elaina Michelle Norlin

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Ms. Amanda Michelle Toth

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

William H. Weare, JR.

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Sheryl Reyes

(Staff Liaison, May 1, 2023, to June 30, 2050)

Previous Year / Next Year

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Resources

ALA and Council Committee Chair Resources

ALA Mentoring Resources

Library Leadership Training

Composition

The Training, Orientation & Leadership Development (TOLD) Committee consists of 14 members appointed from the membership at large serving two year staggered terms and led by chair, serving a one year term.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

ALA Committee Associates Program