Meet the team
Acting President
Acting President
Acting President
Mayra Turchiano has 15 years of professional library experience in public libraries and 7 years of experience in labor relations representing employees. Currently, she has transitioned from librarianship to human resources. Both professions nurture Mayra's passion for helping others.
Mayra enjoys spending time with family and friends, read
Mayra Turchiano has 15 years of professional library experience in public libraries and 7 years of experience in labor relations representing employees. Currently, she has transitioned from librarianship to human resources. Both professions nurture Mayra's passion for helping others.
Mayra enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, gardening, trying new restaurants, and discovering new music.
Vice President
Acting President
Acting President
Vacant
Secretary
Acting President
Secretary
Christina Lorenzo is a part of the Bilingual Services Department at the Carlsbad City Library. She is currently working on her Masters of Library Science and Information at San Jose State University. Her passion lie in working with the Spanish-speaking community, providing tools for lifelong learning and growth.
Treasurer
Community Engagement
Secretary
Linda Salem is the education librarian at San Diego State University. She also serves as Assistant Head of Collections. She loves animals and enjoys gardening
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Angelica Mejia has been a part of library services her entire life - first as a young patron and now by working in one. Her dedication to library services, especially towards the Spanish-speaking community, comes from her passion to uplift her community and help them succeed in their own lives.