Morgan Stanley is hosting a morning convening bringing together public and academic library leaders, architects and planners, community and financial partners, and arts and cultural organizations to move beyond ideas and toward action. Libraries continue to redefine their role in a post-COVID environment. This event is designed to help the field expand the meaning of innovation, align on shared language, and identify practical next steps that can be advanced now.
Keynote: The Case for Innovation
METRO’s Executive Director Nate Hill will be providing the keynote.
Panel 1: Programming & Design
Moderator: Tanya Gershon, Director, Marble Fairbanks Architects
Panelists:
- Maxine Bleiweis, Library Innovation Consultant, Former Executive Director of the Westport Library
- Karen Fairbanks, Partner, Marble Fairbanks Architects
- Lisa Gayhart, Director of User Experience, NYU Libraries
- Towanda Mathurin, Library Director, Westchester Community College
- Acacia Thompson, Environmental Justice Coordinator, Brooklyn Public Library
Panel 2: Local Needs & Practical Constraints
Moderator: Terry Kirchner, Executive Director, Westchester Library System
Panelists:
- Galina Chernykh, Director, Harrison Public Library
- Jennifer Daddio, Director, Chappaqua Library
- Laura Eckley, Director, White Plains Public Library
- Karen LaRocca-Fels, Director, Ossining Public Library
Hosted by:
Christian A. Templeman, CRPC®, CRPS®, QPFC
Senior Vice President
Corporate Retirement Director
Financial Wellness Director
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Speakers:
Steve Coyle, Vice President, Regional Director, Davis Advisors
Tom Rossi, Regional Director, Goldman Sachs
Jessica Laresca, Retail Sales Consultant, Hartford Funds
To register: Send an email to Chris Templeman (Christian.A.Templeman@morganstanley.com) and include your name, title, organization, and email address.
NOTE: This is not a METRO-produced or sponsored event, we are posting on metro.org for cross-promotional purposes.
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