Board of Advisors

The Board of Advisors of the UNC Charlotte Libraries is comprised of a group of distinguished individuals who have expressed a commitment to the Mission and Vision of the libraries and who would like to help it achieve its full potential. The purpose of the Board is to serve as an advocacy and advancement group. Members provide the Dean with knowledge, external perspectives, and financial resources to advance the mission of the Libraries.

  • Jill Sexton
    Jill Sexton
    Dean of the J. Murrey Atkins Library
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  • Bob Price
    Bob Price
    Associate Dean for Planning, Innovation, and Engagement
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  • Catherine Thompson
    Catherine E. Thompson
    Senior Counsel with McGuireWoods LLP
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  • Gary Rautenstrauch
    Gary Rautenstrauch
    Former CEO and CIO of Baker & Taylor, CEO of Blackwell North America, CEO of SirsiDynix
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  • Gerald Holmes
    Gerald Holmes
    Associate Professor at the University Libraries at UNC Greensboro
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  • Jess George
    Jess George
    Community Impact Manager for Google Fiber
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  • Katie Howell
    Katie Howell
    Associate Dean for Special Collections and University Archives, J. Murrey Atkins Library
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  • Meg Ruschmann
    Meg Ruschmann
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  • Renee Leak
    Renee' Anthony Leak
    Director of Program Operations, Center for Postsecondary Success, Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Inc.
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  • Sharon Reichard
    Sharon Reichard
    Director of Library Communications
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  • Theckla Pope
    Theckla Pope
    President and Director of Accounts, Saturday Brand Communications
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  • William Brandon
    William Brandon
    Professor Emeritus, UNC Charlotte
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  • Paula Connolly
    Paula Connolly
    Professor of English, UNC Charlotte
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