Primary Source Team

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Kate Laughlin

Executive Director

Kate uses her vast network and years of library service and management to craft innovative solutions to perplexing challenges. She views today's libraries always with an eye toward tomorrow.

Hannah Streetman

Programs & Events Coordinator

Hannah is a reader, library enthusiast, and organizer who loves to keep track of all of the moving parts of a project. She comes from the publishing side of the book business, with experience in editing, marketing, and writing.

Brooke Van Eyk

Fund Development Coordinator

Brooke brings a decade of volunteer experience in a variety of libraries and roles. Her passion for libraries led her to earn her MLIS from San Jose State University, and she is deeply committed to promoting the values that make libraries dynamic and inclusive community spaces.

Sandra Rosales-Jasso

Administrative Assistant

Sandra is a reader and writer. She is passionate about supporting institutes that help POC and low-income communities expand their knowledge of research and education. She also has a lot of fun historical facts!

Megan Fontaine

assistant director

Megan started her professional journey in libraries in Florida, where she saw the difference that a small library can make in its community. She is especially passionate about using libraries' resources to advance digital literacy initiatives.

Lesley Bourne

Administrative Coordinator

Lesley is a library advocate and former public librarian. She has worked and volunteered in various libraries, and she finds it a privilege to support the work of library professionals in an administrative capacity.

Rhea Allen

Programs & Events Assistant

Rhea is a library student, reader, and writer. She enjoys using her research and planning skills to determine creative solutions to problems. She is passionate about supporting libraries and library professionals in their efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Shamim Rupani

Administrative Assistant

Shamim has always loved libraries and reading! She is excited to be working on projects that advocate the sharing of resources and spreading awareness on the importance of libraries.