Conference Program Committee, 2025

ILA 2025 Annual Conference!

October 14-16, 2025
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont

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Committee Charge

Coordinates program planning for ILA Annual Conference. In collaboration with the vice president/president-elect, the committee determines the theme, keynote speakers, and program sessions for the conference. The committee seeks proposals from ILA forums, committees, and a variety of library positions, types, sizes, and geographic areas to provide well-rounded educational content for all attendees.

Committee Composition

Composed of up to 13 members and 2 co-chairs (one public and one academic), serving sixteen month terms. The term ends October 31. At least one chair should have served on the ILA Conference Program Committee in the past. The committee should represent a balance of library types, locations, sizes, and positions. At least one member may represent a trustee position, a non-supervisory position, and a system position. It is preferred that the majority of committee members have attended an ILA Annual Conference. Executive Board liaison of the committee is the incoming vice president/president-elect.

  1. Nanette Donohue Nanette Donohue, Co-chair Collections and Technical Services Manager at Champaign Public Library

    Co-chair Term ends 10/31/2025
  2. Jennifer Paliatka Jennifer Paliatka, Co-chair Elmhurst University

    Co-chair Term ends 10/31/2025
  3. Grace Allbaugh Grace Allbaugh, Member Social Sciences Librarian at Illinois State University

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  4. Darnetta Bolton Darnetta Bolton, Member Youth Services Librarian at Orland Park Public Library

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  5. Michelle Boule Smith Michelle Boule Smith, Member Director of Library Services at North Central College

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  6. Samantha M Chiappone Samantha M Chiappone, Member Branch Manager at Algonquin Area Public Library District

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  7. Maria Fonseca-Gonzalez Maria Fonseca-Gonzalez, Member NoveList Librarian at NoveList

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  8. Gwen Gregory Gwen Gregory, Member Associate Dean for Collections Management at Northern Illinois University Libraries

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  9. Joe Marcantonio Joe Marcantonio, Member Director at Winfield Public Library

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  10. Georgia Pichinos-Anderson Georgia Pichinos-Anderson, Member Patron Services Assistant Supervisor at Niles-Maine District Library

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  11. Camille Rose Camille Rose, Member Assistant Director at Kankakee Public Library

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  12. Alanna Sablotny Alanna Sablotny, Member Head of Adult Services at Chatham Area Public Library District

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  13. Devin Scott Devin Scott, Member Programming Coordinator at Salem Township Public Library District

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  14. Rhiannon Shoults Rhiannon Shoults, Member Programming and Youth Services Manager at Normal Public Library

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  15. Laura Van Cleve Laura Van Cleve, Member Richton Park Public Library District

    Member Term ends 10/31/2025
  16. Carolyn Ciesla Carolyn Ciesla, Board liaison Director A.C. Buehler Library at Elmhurst University

    Board liaison Term ends 10/31/2025
  17. Kristin Pekoll Kristin Pekoll, Staff liaison Conference and Continuing Education Manager at Illinois Library Association

    Staff liaison Term ends 10/31/2025
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