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Meet The Board

Maureen Humes, Co-President

Patty Nowlen, Vice President

Maureen Humes, Co-President

Maureen is a retired executive with 38 years of experience in the clinical laboratory testing industry, where she provided strategic oversight and effective decision making, most notably spearheading the development and implementation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program for Quest Diagnostics Inc. Driven by a deep commitment to ser

Maureen is a retired executive with 38 years of experience in the clinical laboratory testing industry, where she provided strategic oversight and effective decision making, most notably spearheading the development and implementation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program for Quest Diagnostics Inc. Driven by a deep commitment to service, Maureen is a founding member and currently serves on the Board of WildBlue Charitable Neighbors in Fort Myers, FL. Closer to home, Maureen volunteers with Light of Life Mission, co-chairs the Foundation’s biannual Book Sale, drives community outreach efforts, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of those around her.

Colleen Moses, Co-President

Patty Nowlen, Vice President

Maureen Humes, Co-President

 Colleen brings extensive financial leadership experience across the corporate, banking, retail, and education sectors. Her expertise includes budgeting, forecasting, compliance, audit and risk management, and strategic planning. Known for her practical, collaborative approach, she combines strong analytical skills with experience as a bu

 Colleen brings extensive financial leadership experience across the corporate, banking, retail, and education sectors. Her expertise includes budgeting, forecasting, compliance, audit and risk management, and strategic planning. Known for her practical, collaborative approach, she combines strong analytical skills with experience as a business owner, providing valuable insight into operations, leadership, and community engagement. As Chair of the Fundraising Committee and Co-Chair of the Friends’ Bi-Annual Book Sale, she helps strengthen donor support and community partnerships. Colleen is passionate about expanding the Foundation’s ability to enhance library programs, services, and resources for the South Park community. 

Patty Nowlen, Vice President

Patty Nowlen, Vice President

Patty Nowlen, Vice President

Patty is a retired IT Financial Services executive with more than 30 years of leadership in the payments industry. Her career focused on keeping critical financial systems secure, resilient, and available while providing senior‑level governance, ethical leadership, and risk management.  Patty brings that same commitment to structure, acco

Patty is a retired IT Financial Services executive with more than 30 years of leadership in the payments industry. Her career focused on keeping critical financial systems secure, resilient, and available while providing senior‑level governance, ethical leadership, and risk management.  Patty brings that same commitment to structure, accountability, and community to her work with the Foundation. Her current focus is on leveraging modern tools to support the organization, including overseeing the creation of a new website, managing social media, and implementing programs that strengthen donor and volunteer engagement and visibility.

Mary Anne Ciotti, Secretary

Marie Beach, Membership Chair

Mary Anne Ciotti, Secretary

Mary Anne has been an active and dependable member of the Friends of the South Park Township Library since 2004. Her professional background spans both the legal and library fields, giving her a blend of precision, organization, and a genuine commitment to community and literacy. With experience at a law firm and as a Library employee, sh

Mary Anne has been an active and dependable member of the Friends of the South Park Township Library since 2004. Her professional background spans both the legal and library fields, giving her a blend of precision, organization, and a genuine commitment to community and literacy. With experience at a law firm and as a Library employee, she understands the Library’s mission from the inside out and brings that insight to her work with the Foundation. Now serving as Secretary, Mary Anne continues to demonstrate her longstanding dedication through thoughtful support, and a deep care for the community and the people it serves.

Sue Strazisar, Treasurer

Marie Beach, Membership Chair

Mary Anne Ciotti, Secretary

  Sue is a long-time member of the Friends of the South Park Township Library and was elected Treasurer in 2013.  She has experience in budgeting, financial review, and accounting.  Her professional background includes bookkeeping for a youth nonprofit organization and business management for a local church. She has spent years volunteeri

  Sue is a long-time member of the Friends of the South Park Township Library and was elected Treasurer in 2013.  She has experience in budgeting, financial review, and accounting.  Her professional background includes bookkeeping for a youth nonprofit organization and business management for a local church. She has spent years volunteering with the IRS, helping individuals and families in need prepare their tax returns and ensuring they receive the support they deserve. She brings that same expertise to her role as Treasurer, where her knowledge is invaluable for financial oversight, policies, contracts, and organizational structure.  

Marie Beach, Membership Chair

Marie Beach, Membership Chair

Marie Beach, Membership Chair

 Marie is a retired financial services professional whose extensive experience as a Quality Assurance Officer gave her a meticulous eye for detail and a concern for a high standard of excellence. What truly sets her apart, however, is her gift for people. As Membership Chairperson, she is the welcoming face of the Foundation; someone who 

 Marie is a retired financial services professional whose extensive experience as a Quality Assurance Officer gave her a meticulous eye for detail and a concern for a high standard of excellence. What truly sets her apart, however, is her gift for people. As Membership Chairperson, she is the welcoming face of the Foundation; someone who makes every member feel valued, included, and at home. Marie also plays an active role in event planning and public relations, helping the Foundation connect with the community in meaningful ways. She oversees hospitality at membership meetings, ensuring that members enjoy the meeting and find it meaningful.

Christine Donahoe, Director

 Christine’s love for her library began as a child with summer reading programs at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Brookline branch. From writing research papers to getting lost in a good book, she has been a patron of different libraries throughout the county. She believes that libraries play an essential role in a community.  With 

 Christine’s love for her library began as a child with summer reading programs at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Brookline branch. From writing research papers to getting lost in a good book, she has been a patron of different libraries throughout the county. She believes that libraries play an essential role in a community.  With a background in financial services and an ambition to learn something new, she is excited to be a part of the Friends of the South Park Township Library Foundation and help the organization grow.

The Friends of the South Park Township Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.  EIN 42-2622151

 Individuals who support the FSPTLFoundation are recognized as Honorary Members. 

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