Allison (she/her) is the Children’s Librarian at the Brighton Branch Library. She has been with BPL since August 2018. She inherited her passion for union work from her mother, a proud member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. As President, she hopes to continue building solidarity inside and outside of PSA and make the workplace more equitable for all.

Kathleen (she/her) is the Special Collections. Public Services Supervisor at the Central Library. She has been with BPL since January 2022. Kathleen is passionate about union work because of the ability to build solidarity and advocate for changes based on the what members need. Having worked non-union jobs before, Kathleen appreciates the material differences a union can make.

Bryce Kieren Healy (he/him) is a Cataloger & Classifier Librarian in the Technical Services Department at the Central Branch. He has been with BPL since April 2014. Bryce sees unions as a way for workers to push back against exploitation and as a way to have a say in how the workplace is governed.

Santos (he/him) is the Youth Career Counselor in the Community Learning Department. He has been with BPL since May 2023. Santos is a strong believer in the collective bargaining power of unions and got involved to do his part to further strengthen the power of PSA and member solidarity.

Jay (he/him) is the Branch Librarian at the Charlestown Branch Library. Jay has been with BPL since 2011. He is also a second generation BPL librarian! He wants all the PSA members to be able to do their jobs without the fear of not being able to pay their bills or keep a roof over their head! Not too much to ask, right?

Michael (he/they) is a Community Learning Reference and Workforce Development librarian. He has been with BPL since May 2023. Coming from the south where there are no unions and having to struggle to be heard left a mark on them. They want to continue to fight the good fight in a way that helps others who are like them be seen.

Amy (she/her) is the Generalist Librarian at the Parker Hill Branch Library. She has been with BPL since December 2021. The daughter of a unionized kindergarten teacher, she saw how her mom’s union's efforts paid off. She’s excited to be present for my fellow co-workers in the same way.

Eleanor (she/her) is the Generalist Librarian at the Faneuil Branch Library. She has been with BPL since February 2023. This is Eleanor’s first union position and she appreciates the work past union members have done and wanted to contribute herself.

Crystal (she/her) is an Archivist at the Central Library (and beyond). She has been with BPL since June 2022. Crystal believes that unions give workers a collective say in their working conditions and provide a way to hold employers accountable. She’s excited to work directly with fellow members to ensure folks are informed, heard, and know how to get involved.

Matt (he/him) is a Floater Librarian who provides coverage at all BPL locations as needed. He has been with BPL since April 2024. Matt already visits many branches and works with the staff there which felt like a natural synergy with the Branch Rep role.

Kathleen (she/they) is the Programs and Outreach Librarian at the South Boston Branch. She has been with BPL since June 2014. When her mom was let go, Kathleen saw firsthand how the union could fight back and get her mom’s job back! They’ve seen how working together for better conditions can be transformative and wants to contribute to that work.

Alea (she/her) is the Programs and Outreach Librarian in the Community History Department. She has been with BPL since March 2022. Alea sees unions as a space for camaraderie and change-making. She joined the board to fight for a better workplace for her coworkers and encourage a more engaged membership.