LIBRARIES ENRICH

We are very grateful to these community leaders for their willingness to share their time and talent as we work to support excellence at the Jackson County Libraries. Thank you!

We are recruiting new board members at this time. Please contact us if you are interested in this exciting volunteer opportunity! Learn More →

Meghann Walk
Secretary

Meghann Walk is General Manager at Hummingbird Estate. Before joining her family's winery, Meghann was the Library Director at Bard High School Early College in New York City and an associate of Bard College's Institute for Writing & Thinking. She has an MSLIS from Simmons College and a Certificate of Advanced Study from the University of Illinois. She is on the board of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Rogue Valley Vintners and serves on the marketing committees for the Jacksonville Chamber and the Jacksonville Wineries Association. 

Joann Cleckner
Treasurer

Joann has held many esteemed positions in her professional and volunteer work. In her professional career she has been a CPA (retired) and JD (retired) and has been a member of the California Society of CPAs, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Sonoma County Bar. She has volunteered for and been a board member of the Alameda County Community Food Bank, CCIDC, Petaluma Quilt Guild, and Ashland Supportive Housing (treasurer) and been an Asante Cancer Champion and a SCORE presenter and mentor.  She brings a unique skill set to JCLF that will contribute to its overall success.

Phil Meyer
Board Member

President/CEO SOPBS. Phil served as President and CEO of Valley PBS in Fresno, California; Station Manager at WTIU in Bloomington, Indiana; and Director of Marketing and Membership while at WCET-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design and his Master of Business Management degree from University of Cincinnati, Ohio. He also received his Certification of Nonprofit Management from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Nate Galvin
Board Member

With over 10 years of experience in digital advertising, Nathan has acquired expertise in several areas, including product strategy, brand awareness, and digital marketing solutions. Nathan's most recent role at Gannett | USA TODAY has seen him managing a dedicated team in the Western region of the United States, where they are focused on all things digital for the Gannett | USA TODAY network and its local papers in-market. Prior to this role, he worked for various companies, including Bear Creek Advertising and ThriveHive, where he provided digital advertising solutions and managed various product support teams. He also had previously served as an Intelligence Analyst in the United States Air Force for five years. 

Chloe Bostwick
Board Member

Evidence Technician, Central Point Police Department. Previously, Chloe worked in the insurance and hospitality industries. She received her Associate of Arts from Rogue Community College in 2017, her Bachelors in Human Resources in 2021, and a Masters of Management and Leadership in 2022, both through Western Governor’s University. Chloe, a 27-year resident of the Rogue Valley, loves the library and believes it is very important to support it as a member of the JCLF Board.

Alexandra Luther
Board Member

While attending Orgon State University, Alex distinguished herself in extracurricular and volunteer contributions. She was a member of the Oregon State University Panhellenic Council. As Vice President of Philanthropy and Community Service, Alex focused on fundraising and awareness for equal-access education. Now, working in the digital marketing field, she manages relationships with clients and internal team members. She focuses primarily on strategic marketing plans, project management, fiscal responsibility, and collaboration. She looks forward to contributing her skills to the JCLF mission moving forward.

Lesley Klecan
Board Member

Dean of Academics & Director of College Counseling, St. Mary’s School. Lesley brings to the JCLF board a range of skills from grant writing and 30 years in teaching, counseling, and administration to chairing and serving on a range of boards and commissions in the arts, education, and community organizations. Lesley was very involved in the bond measure to build our current Jackson County libraries and was active in the Library Art Advisory Committee at the time. She looks forward to applying her experience and history with the Jackson County Library District to her work with the JCLF Board.

Dr. Jim Theen
Board Member

Endocrinologist (retired). Jim has shown a strong commitment to supporting the Rogue Valley since settling here in 1989. He participated as a SMART reader at Jackson Elementary from 2013 to 2018 and has been active in North Medford Rotary and Bear Creek Valley Rotary for over 25 years. He has also served on the board of Rogue Gallery and assisted with fundraising there. Jim is committed to preserving and maintaining Jackson County’s library services.

Jodie Pulliam
Board Member

Corporate fundraiser and engagement for San Jose Public Library Foundation. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, she has focused on driving meaningful community impact. For the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, she has held roles in event management and membership relations. She also has led engagement initiatives with United Way of San Francisco.

Troy Davis
Board Member

Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Oregon State Fire Marshal. Troy has honed his skills in developing clear, mission-aligned communications and managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives. Experienced in data analysis and strategic planning, he has a strong foundation for securing support and managing foundation contributions. He looks forward to leveraging these skills to enhance fundraising efforts and build genuine, trust-based donor relationships.

Michele Mitzel
Board Member

Event planning and Coordinator 2005 to present.  Before that position she was a YMCA Community Relations Director at the Ashland Family YMCA. Having worked with many boards, she has a deep understanding of board operations, and the level of involvement needed to support a successful board. Her love of libraries and her firsthand experience taking part in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program will be beneficial in furthering the success of JCLF’s goals.

Kari May
Ex Officio Board Member

Library Executive Director, Jackson County Library Services. Kari has lived out West since 1999, spending 15 years in public libraries in Colorado and three years at the State Library in Utah before settling in Southern Oregon five years ago. She has a Masters in English and a Masters in Library Science. She enjoys running, swimming, and hiking with her chocolate lab rescue, Sydney.

Patty Jensen
Ex Officio Board Member for JCLD

Patty Jensen is a graduate school teaching assistant in the Department of Education at Southern Oregon University. Her professional background includes work as a journalist, editor-in-chief for an international magazine, and leadership roles in higher education—including serving as associate dean at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Jensen has also served as adjunct faculty at the University of South Carolina, and SOU, where she recently earned her Master of Science in Education degree.

Ginny Auer
Executive Director

As an experienced non-profit executive, Auer brings management and fundraising skills, along with a passion for the JCLF mission of building community support for the library, to her role.

Auer’s background includes leadership positions at the ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum and Southern Oregon Film and Media. She served as development director for four different Southern Oregon non-profits. She has also worked as a non-profit consultant and served on boards of directors. She brings more than ten years of experience in all areas of storytelling as a filmmaker, writer, actor, and narrator.