Mary Ellen Icaza

Mary Ellen Icaza has an extensive work experience in the library and information services field. Their most recent position was as the CEO & Executive Director of the Stark County District Library since July 2018. Prior to that, they worked for the Montgomery County Government where they held various roles. Mary Ellen was the Assistant Library Director, Programs and Outreach from 2016 to 2018, and the Virtual Services Manager (Program Manager II) from 2012 to 2016. Before joining the government sector, they were a Sr. User Experience Consultant (Project Manager) at Aquilent from 2011 to 2012. Mary Ellen also worked as a Communications Specialist at Montgomery County Public Schools from 2008 to 2011 and as an Electronic Services Librarian at Montgomery County Public Libraries from 2000 to 2008. Their early career includes a role as an Adult Services Librarian at Prince George's County Memorial Library System from 1998 to 2000.

Mary Ellen Icaza's education history includes the following:

- From 2021 to 2022, Mary Ellen attended Leadership Stark County where they completed the 35th Signature Program Class. Mary Ellen did not pursue a specific degree during this time.

- In 2015, Mary Ellen participated in the American Library Association Leadership Institute, although the specific field of study or degree pursued is not mentioned.

- Mary Ellen completed the Montgomery County Manager Development Program in 2006, which does not specify a degree or field of study.

- In 2002, Mary Ellen attended the Maryland Library Leadership Institute, but no degree or field of study is specified.

- In 1998, Mary Ellen earned a Master of Library Science (MLS) from the University of Maryland, specializing in Library Science.

- Mary Ellen obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English from The Catholic University of America in 1996.