Chicago, IL – September 12, 2025
The SAA Foundation Board of Directors extends heartfelt thanks to Jessica Chapel, Natalie Baur, Mario Ramirez, Helen Wong Smith, Evelyn Davis, Tomaro Taylor, and Krystal Appiah for their significant contributions, which have made a lasting impact on our community. Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated!
- (Boston Public Library) served from 2022 to 2025, chaired the Annual Meeting Award Review Committee, and was a member of the Governance Working Group and Nominating Committee during her term.
- Natalie Baur served from 2022 to 2025 and was a member of the Governance Committee and the Nominating Committee during her term.
- Helen Wong Smith (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa) served from 2022 to 2025 on various committees supporting SAA Foundation initiatives. As a Society Director of the Foundation, she held this position due to her election as SAA’s 78th President.
- Mario Ramirez (The City College of New York) served in 2025. As a Society Director of the Foundation, he held this position due to his position as SAA Vice President/President-Elect.
- Krystal Appiah (University of Virginia Library) served from 2024 to 2025 and was a member of the Governance Committee during her term. As a Society Director of the Foundation, she held this position due to her position as an SAA Executive Committee member appointed by the SAA Council.
- Tomaro Taylor (University of South Florida Libraries) served from 2023 to February 2025 on various committees supporting SAA Foundation initiatives. As a Society Director of the Foundation, she held this position due to her election as SAA’s 79th President.
- Evelyn Davis served as Emerging Professional Board Director from 2024 to 2025.
Thank you all for your outstanding service!
