The 2025 Conference Committee is comprised of a group of dedicated library professionals who are working to provide quality educational programming, engaging interaction and a successful conference experience for all.
Administration
Robyn Vittek, Mt. Lebanon Public Library, PaLA 2nd VP/2025 Conference Chair
Kim Snyder Wise, PA Library Association, PaLA Staff Liason/Conference Manager
Becky Proie, Administrative Support
Education/Programming
Kate Cummings, University of Scranton, CO-CHAIR
Nicole Henline, Monroeville Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Matt Ciszek, Penn State,Behrend
Sara Kern, Penn State University Libraries
Rick Miller, Osterhout Free Library
Carrie Sturgill, Radnor Memorial Library
Jennifer Styran, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Exhibits
Ed Wolf, Hosting Solutions & Library Consulting (HSLC), CO-CHAIR
Jennifer Knisely, Altoona Area Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Alice Conyers Jones, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Molly Haines, Bibliotheca
Mary Monaghan, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
David Payne, Avon Grove Library
Fundraising/Sponsorship
Adam Haigh, Lower Merion Library System, CO-CHAIR
Anny Laepple, Delaware County Library System, CO-CHAIR
Denise Sticha, Centre County Museum & Historical Society, CO-CHAIR
Local Authors
Karl Rebon, Reynoldsville Public Library - CO-CHAIR
Lisa Schmittle, York County Libraries in PA - CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Kati Coleman, Northland Public Library
Eric Meisberger, Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Local Information
Jessica Church, Erie County Public Library - CO-CHAIR
Jessica Spitulski, Erie County Public Library - CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Melissa Froah, Corry Public Library
Russel Hall, Penn State Erie
Sarah McCall, Penn West University
PaLA Store
Evonne Loomis, Northampton Community College, CO-CHAIR
Rebecca Feightner, Bradford County Library, CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Tammy Garrison, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Homestead
Darla Patterson, Kittanning Public Library
Rachel Stevenson, Erie County Public Library
Andrea White, Montgomery County Norristown Public Library
Poster Sessions
Amy Deuink, Penn State Beaver Library,CO-CHAIR
Kristen Janci, BFJones Memorial Library, CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Denise Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University Libraries
Publicity
Alyssa Loney, Scranton Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Rachel Stevenson, Erie County Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Alice Conyers Jones, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Jessica Church, Erie County Public Library
Registration
Heather Weleski, AvalonPublic Library, CO-CHAIR
Stefanie Maclin-Hurd, CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Catherine Assenti, Clairton Public Library
Melissa Schultz, Slippery Rock Community Library
Molly Wolf, Widener University
Signage
Claire Williams, Huntingdon County Library - CHAIR
Committee Members:
Maria Lagasca, Dauphin County Library System
Jennifer Woolstrum, Baden Memorial Library
Special Events
Brenda Beikert, Knox Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Leslie Wishard, The Green Free Library/PTLS, CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Lea Chisum, Bradford County Library System
Laura Keller, Plymouth Public Library
Jennifer Stock, Upper Darby Township & Sellers Memorial Free Public Library
Technical Arrangements
Jessica Miller, Cleve J Fredricksen Library, CO-CHAIR
Becky Wanamaker,Reading Library District, CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Chris Gmiter, Township of Upper St. Clair
Chad Gump, Citizens Library & District Center
Mary Porter, Indian Valley Public Library
Claire Williams, Huntingdon County; Library
Leigh-Anne Yacovelli, The Franklin Institute
Volunteers
Roane Lytle, Williamsburg Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Wendy McClure, Human Resources Specialist - CO-CHAIR
Registration
Attendee registration will open in June 2025.