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Governance

The Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries is managed by its Board of Directors and Member Council. The Board focuses on fiscal matters related to the consortium. Member Council (library deans/directors) provide guidance and direction related to the projects and activities offered by the consortium.

Board of Directors

The business affairs of the Alliance are managed by the Board of Directors, according to the provisions of the Alliance Bylaws. The Board meets on a quarterly basis to manage the financial interests of the organization and provide broad oversight of the consortium's activities. 

Last updated: January 2026
Board MemberMember InstitutionTitle
Michael Levine-Clark, Board ChairUniversity of DenverDean of Libraries
Sheila Yeh, Board Vice-ChairUniversity of Northern ColoradoDean of Libraries
Andrew Cullen, Board TreasurerUniversity of DenverAssociate Vice Chancellor Finance Controller's Office
Anne AlexanderUniversity of WyomingInterim Provost
Cassandra KvenildUniversity of WyomingDean of Libraries
Amy GannonUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusAssociate Vice Chancellor, Financial Services and Controller
Karen EstlundColorado State University-Fort CollinsDean of Libraries
Gail MackinColorado State University-PuebloProvost & Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs
Tiffanie WickWestern Colorado UniversityDirector of Library Services
   

Member Council

Operating within the general policies established by the Board of Directors, the Alliance Member Council meets every two months to discuss the mission-related activities of the Alliance. The Alliance Member Council is composed of the Dean or Director of each Alliance member institution library (or their representatives). From time to time, the Council will establish task forces or committees to examine topics of interest to the members.

Last updated: January 2026
Council MemberMember InstitutionTitle
Cass Kvenild, ChairUniversity of WyomingDean of Libraries
Jack Maness, Vice ChairColorado School of MinesUniversity Librarian
Nicole DaviesDenver Public LibraryCity Librarian
Michael Levine-ClarkUniversity of DenverDean of University Libraries
Melissa De SantisUniversity of Colorado, Anschutz Medical CampusLibrary Director
Sylvia RaelColorado Mesa UniversityLibrary Director
Rhonda Gonzales ManzanaresColorado State University-PuebloDean of Library Services
Jodi SheperdAuraria LibraryUniversity Librarian and Director
Tammy SumnerUniversity of Colorado BoulderInterim Library Dean
Karen EstlundColorado State University-Fort CollinsDean of Libraries
Dustin FifeColorado CollegeCollege Librarian
Tiffanie WickWestern Colorado UniversityDirector of Library Services
Seth PorterUniversity of Colorado, Colorado SpringsDean of of the Library
Sheila YehUniversity of Northern ColoradoDean of Libraries
Paul BettyRegis UniversityLibrary Chair, Research and Instruction Services Librarian
Colonel Ted KimUnited States Air Force AcademyLibrary Director