National Recognition for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation
Karen Beach, Deputy Director of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation, was awarded the 2015 Joey Rodger Leadership Award by the Urban Libraries Council. This national award recognizes transformative leadership that advances the impact and strategic role of public libraries. Throughout her 20 years with the Library, Beach has secured critical donor support, developed productive partnerships, and raised awareness of the library’s value among stakeholders at the local, regional, and state levels. Her initiatives have helped educate state legislators on the critical role of libraries in