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Board of Directors & Staff

Dynamic, responsible leadership starts at the top, and The Literacy Council of Sarasota (LCS) is fortunate to have a strong Board of Directors whose role is to provide oversight, strategic guidance, and policy direction to sustain the organization’s mission. LCS’ Board of Directors is a cohesive team of professionals who volunteer their time and efforts on a monthly basis.

Laura Randall

Laura Randall, 
President
Consultant & Founder, Randall Development and Marketing,
LLC

board member kari jo koshes

Kari-Jo Koshes,
Vice President
DutchCrafters, Director of Operations

Liam Dingman,
Secretary
STAR Youth Leader

David Bowman,
Treasurer
Attorney

Renee DiPilato

Renee Di Pilato,
Director
Director of Libraries & Historical Resources, Sarasota County

Grier Ferguson

Grier Ferguson,
Director
Director of Communications, Church of the Redeemer

Lourdes Guerrero

Lourdes Guerrero,
Director
Advocate & Group Facilitator, SPARCC

Linda T. Jones

Linda T. Jones, Ph.D.,
Director
Retired School District, State Dept. and Univ. Administrator

Peggy Miller

Peggy Miller,
Director
Retired Attorney

Tom Melville, Executive Director; Susan Bergstrom, Program Director; David Ramirez, Program Coordinator; and Maricela Morgado, Office Administrator. 
Staff: Tom Melville, Executive Director; Susan Bergstrom, Program Director; David Ramirez, Program Coordinator; and Maricela Morgado, Office Administrator.