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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
Stores and Fulfillment

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

Laura Kingsley

Laura Kingsley,
Director
Retired Assistant Superintendent, Sarasota County Schools

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.