Board MeMber Bios (2024)
Maura Kelly, President (as of 5/6/22)
Maura Kelly has been a resident of Peters Township since 2004. She and her husband Brian have two children, Riley and Mac and two dogs; an Australian labradoodle named Oliver and a black German Shepherd named Bellamy who splits his time between our house and Riley’s apartment in State College. Maura earned a BBA accounting degree from the University of Texas in Austin and a BA in elementary education from the University of Akron. While she’s not working currently, Maura has worked at a variety of full-time and part-time jobs as an accountant, middle school math teacher, reading and math tutor, communications and inventory specialist. She has volunteered for the PTA, chaired Bower Hill Elementary’s Read-a-Thon, served on the Peters Township Music Booster board, volunteered with the Thespian boosters and the lacrosse boosters as well as her church and Meals on Wheels. In her free time, Maura enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, hiking, travel, paddle tennis and pickleball. She is an avid reader and member of two book clubs. Maura is honored to serve as a member of the Foundation to support the Peters Township Library as the center of lifelong learning in our community.
Sharlene Campano, Vice President (as of 4/9/21)
Shar became a resident of Peters Township in 2016. She and her husband have 5 grown children between them. Shar has a degree in business from West Virginia University and currently works in sales for a biopharmaceutical company. When she’s not working she enjoys cooking, walking/hiking, strength training, spending time with her family and of course, reading. Some of her favorite books include Killer Angels, Gates of Fire, Wuthering Heights, Frankenstein, Fingersmith and Shutter Island. Shar is such a book nerd that she keeps a journal of every book she has ever read. For this her family lovingly makes fun of her. Shar is thrilled and honored to serve as a member of the Foundation and looks forward to helping the library continue its growth.
Diane Lioon, Secretary (as of 5/6/22)
Diane Lioon has lived in Peters Township since 1990. She and her husband Jeff have raised four children here. All have loved the PT Library and have enjoyed the benefits of its incredible changes and growth over the years. Diane has been an active volunteer in the PTA during the years that her children were in school, serving as secretary of the McMurray PTA for three years. Diane is also a Faith Formation teacher at St Benedict the Abbot Church. She is an avid reader and an active member of a local book club. She also enjoys playing paddle tennis, cooking and swimming. She looks forward to helping the Library continue to grow and serve the community.
Marji Dickson, Treasurer (as of 5/6/22)
Marji moved to Peters Township in 2012 finding a home that was perfect for her retirement plans. Prior to retirement, Marji worked for thirty years in the accounting and technology industry as owner of a consulting firm working with businesses to computerize and analyze their internal systems. Upon retirement as Marji was looking for ways to volunteer in the community, she considered her areas of interest – reading, animals and helping other women. This led her to volunteer with the library, Dress for Success and local animal shelters. She is keeping very busy with these endeavors along with her rescue dog, Jackson.
Sue Freyder, At Large (as of 2/11/2021)
Sue Freyder has been a resident of Peters Township since 1993, except for a two-year adventure living in Long Beach, CA. With her husband Paul, she raised 4 children here, who are now grown. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her 2 grandsons: don’t be surprised if you see them together at the children’s library. Growing up on Long Island, NY, the neighborhood library was the first place Sue was allowed to walk alone and has always been a place of freedom and adventure. Sue is a retired Physical Therapist and worked in home health care. In her spare time, besides being an avid reader, she is a member of a book club, enjoys swimming, gardening, baking, crocheting, remodeling her home, traveling, and walking with Paul and their rescue dog, Murphy.
Meghan Greenwood, At Large (as of 1/22/21)
Meghan moved to Peters Township in September of 2019. She holds a BS from Penn State University and a PhD in Immunology from University of Pittsburgh. She is a professional medical writer, the co-owner of a few small businesses, including BaM Choreography LLC, which provides dance and fitness to all ages (including a dance class at the Rec Center!) and Pgh Dreamer Productions LLC, which offers Accountability Buddy programs and the My Little Dreamer Book Series, and the mother of 2 little and curious boys. A long-time resident of the inner city of Pittsburgh, moving to the suburbs was a big change for Meghan; however, she wanted to get involved with the community in a way that promotes togetherness, learning, and of course, literacy. She is excited to help the Library grow and venture into new territory that would keep our community supported, involved, and healthy.
Kay McEvoy, At Large (as of 2021)
Kay moved to Peters Township in 2005 with her husband Kevin. She has worked as a Professor of English at Washington & Jefferson College since 2002 and has also held many administrative positions at the college, including Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. In addition to teaching, she currently directs W&J’s Graduate Program in Professional Writing. Born and raised in upstate New York, Kay spent five years in North Carolina before making the move to Pennsylvania. An advocate for animal rescue, Kay loves walking the Peters Township trail with her dogs, Oliver and Henry. Before joining TPTLF, Kay spent several years as a member of the Peters Township Library Board and has been a fan of public libraries since she first learned to read.
Kathleen Gallant, At Large (as of 5/14/21)
Kathleen lived in Peters Township for 39 years before moving to Finleyville, where she currently resides. Earning her MPA in Nonprofit Management and her Bachelor’s in Public Service from the University of Pittsburgh, Kathleen also studied Global Civil Society at the London School of Economics and Political Affairs and has served on the Board of the American Association of University Women, Pittsburgh Chapter. She is a long-time volunteer advocate for people living with psoriatic disease and serves on the Boards of the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations and the National Psoriasis Foundation, U.S. An avid reader, Kathleen loves gardening, being outdoors, international travel, cross-stitching and especially spending time with her Grand Niece. It was when her Grand Niece began participating in the PT Library’s youth programs four years ago that Kathleen realized the impact of what our library has to offer people of all ages – not only access to books, but a place that nurtures lifelong learning, connections and community well-being. She is honored and excited to serve the library and the greater community.
Matt Siconolfi, At Large (as of 01/17/22)
Matt was raised and grew up in Peters Township. While he has moved in and out of the township for certain periods of his career, he and his family will again have primary residence in 2022. He and his spouse, Megan have two children, Matteo and Theo. He enjoys being active with his wife and kids, playing and watching sports, practicing martial arts, traveling, reading, and just the enjoyment of trying to learn and experience something new every day. Matt holds a Masters from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelors from Robert Morris University, all focused within Information Sciences and technology. He works as a Chief Technology Officer for a global IT consulting firm, a principal consultant of his wife’s women-owned business, Kellengraid Group, and is active in a Greater Pittsburgh area IT Leadership Development program, as well as various local technology councils. Matt holds various certifications within technology services and program management and has worked in the technology industry for over 23 years.