Joanna Bertucci

Joanna Bertucci is an experienced library professional currently serving as Library Director at Park Ridge Public Library since June 2021. Prior to this role, Joanna held the position of Operations Manager at River Forest Public Library from March 2016 to June 2021, where responsibilities included shared administration and oversight of library operations. Joanna’s earlier experience at River Forest Public Library included roles as Assistant to the Director and Special Projects Coordinator, where contributions involved daily operations, human resources, and financial reporting, as well as serving as Technical Services and Reference Librarian, performing technical tasks and providing reference services. Joanna holds a Master's degree in Library and Information Science and a Bachelor of Arts in American History from Dominican University, as well as education from Loyola University Chicago and Resurrection College Prep High School.