Maria Palacio

Maria Palacio is an accomplished library professional with extensive experience in library management and community outreach. Currently serving as Library Director for the Town of Acton, MA, Maria manages operations for two libraries, overseeing a staff of 35 and an annual circulation exceeding 425,000. Previously, Maria held the position of Assistant Director at Chelmsford Public Library, focusing on outreach and marketing initiatives. Maria's earlier roles at Lee County Library System included District Manager, where oversight encompassed six libraries, and various positions that emphasized special services and multicultural programming. Maria holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Florida State University and a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in Journalism from Montclair State University.