How to Get Involved

Board Chair / President

DEBORAH SORONDO 

Education: University of California, Berkeley (B.A., Biochemistry); University of Chicago (M.B.A.)

Expertise: Financial management and accounting, contracts, direct marketing, communications, project management. 

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​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: ​“The outstanding book, audio and e-book collections – I use and enjoy them all.” 

Co-Vice President

MICHELLE BUCKLES

Education: University of California, Berkeley (MBA), Indiana University, Bloomington (B.S.)

Expertise: Donor relations, impact investing and sustainability.

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​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: ​“I love the architecture and views from the library. When I take a break from reading, I can stare out one of the big windows and admire the beautiful redwoods. It’s inspirational and puts whatever I’m working on in perspective.”

Co-Vice President

DEBORAH MILLER

Education: Indiana University (B.A. Literature; with secondary studies in Business and Education); Antioch University (M.A. Psychology)

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Expertise: Nonprofit Consultant and VP of Advancement (Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Board Development, NextGen Initiatives, legacy giving programs, talent search and management, strategic planning); former ED and development officer, UC Berkeley & UCLA; Former Board of Directors Chair, Kiddo!.

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​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: ​“That the Library, in a beautiful natural setting, is a community hub for learning in so many ways, in particular fostering a love for reading, and offering stellar programming and a rich hard copy and digital collection.”

Treasurer

JEFFREY R. HAMRICK

Education: Vanderbilt University, (B.A.)

Expertise: Investment Management; Jeff is a CFA® charterholder

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​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: ​“Children’s programming.”

Secretary

STEPHEN DONAHUE

Education: Dartmouth College (B.A. Economics and History)

Expertise: Financial Planning and Investment Management

​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: “Discovering new authors and books with my children.”

Board Member

KATE AZIMA

Education: University College London (BSc. Economics)

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Expertise: Marketing and communications, events, community engagement

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​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: “The Mill Valley Library offers a charming and cozy atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Time stands still, enabling you to take a brief pause after a busy day and get lost in a good book. The children's programming is exceptional and I love watching my kids' eyes light up as they explore new books."

Board Member

KATHRYN CICOLETTI

Education: University of California, Berkeley (BS Haas School of Business)

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Expertise: Financial management, business operations, marketing, growth strategies 

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​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: “I love the outdoor deck, the chairs around the fire, the community feel, and the halls of books. It is one of the most gorgeous and heartwarming libraries I’ve seen."

Board Member

TOM DICKER

Education: Masters, Business Administration; BS, Economics; Graduate TA; San Jose State University.

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Expertise: Technology sales, financial planning, business operations, executive recruiting, contracts and donor fund-raising. Also a US Army Veteran (1st Lt.) and lover of scuba diving.

​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: “The Library Staff and its environment and outstanding program offerings.”

Board Member

ERIC ISSADORE

Education: University of Virginia (B.S.), Villanova University School of Law (J.D.)

Expertise: Corporate governance; project management.

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​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: ​“Finding and reading new books; children’s programs.”

Board Member

STEVE LANG

Education: Princeton University, (B.A. Economics)

Expertise: Financial planning, community engagement, investment management.

​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: ​“Naked Truth and Storytelling Workshops.”

Board Member

TRACY PELL

Education: Cornell University (B.A., American Studies) University of California, Berkeley (M.B.A) 

Expertise: Product Marketing, Branding, Content Development, Donor Relations, Communications

​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: ​"The huge fiction collection downstairs and the children's section librarians who are always happy to remind us where the superhero books can be found or show us their latest special offering, like caterpillars building cocoons. ”

Board Member

ABHI VALLABHANENI 

Education:  University of Warwick, BSc in Mathematics & BSc in Economic, Imperial College London,  MSc in Finance

Expertise: Data Science, Investment Management, Marketing & Communications and Business Strategy.

​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: “The smell of books ready to tickle my incredible curiosity wrapped in a beautiful building with a vibrant community.”

Board Member

CAROL ZIMMERMAN 

Education: State University of New York at Purchase (BA), New York University in Cinema (MA), University of San Francisco (MBA)

Expertise: Marketing Executive and Executive Recruiter (CZDirectSearch) focused  on Marketing and Sales Executives in the Technology industry

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​What I love most about the Mill Valley Library: ​“I love the Mill Valley Library as it has always been a cherished part of Mill Valley for me, from it’s great children’s programs, to it’s book club offerings, to it’s reading rooms – it has become my second home!"