Beth Yoke

Beth Yoke is currently the Executive Director of the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, a position held since March 2024. Previously, Beth served as the Chief Strategy Officer at the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library from August 2018 to March 2024. Beth's extensive experience in the library sector includes a longstanding role as Executive Director of the Young Adult Library Services Association from November 2004 to August 2018, focusing on enhancing library services for teens. Prior roles include Librarian at Fairmont State University and School Librarian at North Stafford High School. Early in the career, Beth worked as an elementary school teacher in both Orleans Parish Schools and through Teach for America. Educational qualifications include a Master of Library and Information Science from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Gettysburg College.