Meaghan O'Connor

Meaghan O'Connor has a diverse work experience in the field of library services and program management. Meaghan has held various roles at different organizations throughout their career.

From 2002 to 2005, Meaghan worked at Barnes & Noble, Inc., where they started as a Lead Bookseller and later became a Department Manager. Their responsibilities included managing staff, ensuring customer service standards were met, and overseeing daily operations.

In 2005, they volunteered at the American Corner in Kragujevac, Serbia, where they organized storytimes and cultural presentations. Meaghan collaborated with local staff to plan events that would attract a wide audience.

Meaghan interned at the Public Library of Brookline in 2007, where they participated in various activities in the Children's Room and led a summer youth literacy program.

Meaghan then joined Simmons College as a Fellow for Dean's Initiatives from 2006 to 2008.

Starting in 2009, Meaghan worked at IREX, where they held different positions in program coordination and management for the Global Libraries Ukraine and Romania projects. Meaghan provided technical support, led study tours and trainings, and oversaw advocacy activities.

Since 2013, Meaghan has been associated with the DC Public Library. Meaghan first served as Assistant Director for Programs & Partnerships, where they led the formation of a new administrative team and standardized the programming cycle for neighborhood libraries. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Service Design & Engagement, where they oversee service design, develops agency-wide programming strategies, and manages a team responsible for implementing those services.

Overall, Meaghan O'Connor has an extensive background in library services, program management, and partnership development.

Meaghan O'Connor began their education at Brandeis University in 1997 and completed their Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature and French in 2001. Following that, they pursued further studies at Simmons University from 2006 to 2008, where they obtained a Master's degree in Library Science.