Gesille Dixon

Gesille Dixon is the Library’s Vice President of Branch Programs & Services, responsible for developing and executing a strategic vision for the creation, expansion, and continuous improvement of learning initiatives, programs, outreach, and services offered by two key departments: Youth Programs & Services and Adult Programs & Services. Additionally, Dixon is responsible for managing a staff of over 100 educational and outreach professionals and a significant program budget.

Dixon started her Library career in 2000 at Woodstock Library as a Librarian Trainee. Since then, she has served in positions of increasing responsibility, from a Senior Librarian to a Library Manager, where she was recognized with the 2006 New York Times Librarian Award. From there, she became a Library Network Manager in charge of a dozen branches, and in 2016 she was tapped to serve as the Bronx Borough Director, in charge of all 35 branches. In 2019, she was awarded the Sloan Public Service Award. Prior to being named Vice President, Dixon served as Senior Director, Branch Programs & Services.

Gesille holds a Bachelor’s Degree in the School of Education for Therapeutic Recreation Management from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Library Science degree from Queens College. In 2018, she obtained her Master’s Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations at Baruch College.