Leadership

Library Commission

The Denver Public Library is governed by a mayoral appointed Commission that has exclusive control of the library system. It sets policies and governs the system, providing overall strategic direction and budget oversight to ensure that the library offers the best possible service to the community. The City Librarian reports to the Commission on strategic, fiscal, and policy matters. The Library Commission does not engage in personnel issues or daily operational efforts of the library.

Visit the Library Commission page for more information about the Commissioners, meeting schedules, agendas, and meeting materials.

Executive Leadership

Nicolle Davies
City Librarian & Executive Director

Valencia Culbreath
Chief Equity and Strategy Officer

Will Schoeppner
Chief Operations Officer

Senior Leadership

Kirsten Decker
Director of Organizational Strategy & Development

Jina Dunn
Director of Finance

Tony Kaufmann
Director of Facilities

Zeth Lietzau
Director of Service Design & Coordination

Erika R. Martinez
Director of Communications & Community Engagement

Sara Hale
Director of Human Resources

Fabiola Mora
Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Rachel Vagts
Director of Special Collections & Archivest

Stacey Watson
Director of Collection Services