Ainsley Nobara, Community Relations Director
Ainsley's education in Government & World Affairs, as well as Communications, fueled her passion for information seeking and advocacy, with a focus on libraries. Early in her career, she worked in immigration law and later became an outreach librarian, focusing on welcoming patrons from all backgrounds and helping them feel a sense of agency in their relationship with the library. By listening to and reflecting the needs of the community, she ensured the library remained a relevant and responsive public resource. Later, she served as Executive Director of the Washington Library Association, focusing on legislative advocacy, partnership development, and leading the organization through a period of ongoing change across the state's libraries.
As Communications Director at ARSL, Ainsley focuses on supporting rural and small libraries through strategic communications and outreach. Ainsley is passionate about helping libraries connect with their communities and raise awareness of the essential role they play in providing the resources and information all communities need, regardless of size or location. When not working, Ainsley enjoys researching, exploring the outdoors, visiting local libraries, and discovering new food trucks with her family.
As Communications Director at ARSL, Ainsley focuses on supporting rural and small libraries through strategic communications and outreach. Ainsley is passionate about helping libraries connect with their communities and raise awareness of the essential role they play in providing the resources and information all communities need, regardless of size or location. When not working, Ainsley enjoys researching, exploring the outdoors, visiting local libraries, and discovering new food trucks with her family.