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| The Evergreen Conference Planning Committee happily announces our keynote speaker for the 2026 conference will be Heidi Daniel. | |
 Heidi Daniel took the helm as Executive Director of King County Library System (KCLS) in March 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation. With 50 community libraries KCLS, serves over 1.6 million people and is the third-highest digital circulating library system in the world. Daniel’s career began with transformative children’s and teen programming in Oklahoma City and Houston, before she ascended to library administration.Prior to joining KCLS, Daniel led the Enoch Pratt Free Library for over six years, where she championed accessibility by eliminating fines, making it one of the first public library systems on the East Coast to do so. Under her leadership, the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore was celebrated as one of the “Nicest Places in America” by Good Morning America and Reader’s Digest.Daniel has received numerous accolades, including the Maryland Most Admired CEOs award in 2023 and Ohio Librarian of the Year in 2015.At KCLS, Daniel aims to build upon its strong foundation with innovative and inclusive strategies, reflecting her dedication to making libraries vital community resources accessible to all. |
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