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Board Members
Julie Haywood, President
Jessika Rao McLaughlin, Vice President
Tim Gaudreau, Secretary/Treasurer
Jeff Chirico, Commissioner
Jesse Gallagher
Myron Goldman
Alycia Kinchloe
Board Member Biographies
Ms. Julie Haywood is an attorney and has practiced health law for over 30 years, most recently as Associate Deputy General Counsel at Independence Blue Cross until her retirement a few years ago. She is currently a Volunteer Attorney at Pennsylvania Health Law Project, where she assists clients who are over the Medicaid income limit to apply for pooled income trusts to preserve their in-home benefits.
Ms. Haywood is a former Cheltenham School Board Director, having served in that capacity for 12 years. During her tenure on the School Board, Ms. Haywood advocated for and was instrumental in drafting the School District’s Equity Policy. Ms. Haywood is also involved in several community-based organizations, including the Black Doctors COVID Consortium, American Red Cross, Cheltenham Democratic Committee, and Salem Baptist Church Scholarship and Endowment Committee.
In her second year as President of the Library Board, Ms. Haywood believes that the libraries serve a vital role in making community connections. A vibrant and adequately funded library system is essential to continue bringing quality programs and services that we expect and rely on. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, UCLA School of Law, and recently earned a certificate in Global Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Ms. Haywood resides in Wyncote with her husband, Senator Art Haywood, and has three adult children, Arthur, Olivia, and Alexandra.
Jessika Rao McLaughlin has been an educator in the Philadelphia region for more than 20 years. Over the course of her career, she has served as a teacher, school leader, and now works as an independent consultant, partnering with schools and programs to drive exceptional outcomes for students and families.
Jessika joined the Board in 2021 and has served on the External Affairs and Governance Committees. Currently, she serves as Vice President of the Board, co-chairs the Governance Committee, and is a member of the Community Advisory Committee. She is deeply committed to advancing CTLS’s mission and vision of serving the community.
Jessika holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Loyola University and earned her teaching certification from the University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Elkins Park with her husband and their three daughters, who are enthusiastic patrons of CTLS.
Tim Gaudreau joined the Board of Library Directors of Cheltenham Township in 2024 after previously serving as an advisor to the Internal Affairs Committee. He is an Arcadia alumnus and township resident since 2015. He and his wife, Stephanie, have 2 sons in the Cheltenham School District, and his wife is active in the PTO and runs a small business DesignsbyStefe.
Tim brings his 15 years of executive operations management and a commitment to the community to the board. He is also active in the Cheltenham Little League and Cheltenham Sports.
Jesse Gallagher has lived in the Philadelphia suburbs for most of his life and in Glenside since 2017, joining the Friends of the Glenside Free Library shortly thereafter. He works as a programmer, doing consulting work for a variety of clients, and serving on the board of the non-profit organization OpenNTF.
Myron Goldman and his wife have lived in Elkins Park since 1974, and he has served on the Board of the Friends of the Elkins Park Free Library since 1985. He is the current President of the Friends Board and is involved in the book sale fundraising activity by picking up donations and fulfilling orders on Amazon.
Myron’s three children graduated from Cheltenham High School. He is a retired Math teacher (43 years), a former member of the Cheltenham School Board (1985-1989), and a past chairman of the Cheltenham Township Republican Organization. His membership on the Board of Library Directors of Cheltenham Township began in 2014.
Alycia Kinchloe is a dedicated advocate for lifelong learning and community engagement. She began serving as a member of the Board of Library Directors of Cheltenham Township in January of 2025. With a background in law, she brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement, making her an invaluable asset to the board.
Alycia holds a degree in Psychology from Temple University, a Juris Doctorate from the James E. Beasley School of Law, and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from the St. Joseph University’s Haub School of Business. Her passion for supporting local educational initiatives is evidenced in her volunteer work with PTO boards of the schools of Cheltenham School District.
In her role on the board, Alycia works to ensure that the library will continue to serve as a vital community resource, advocating for diverse programs, accessible services, and sustainable growth. Outside her board duties, she enjoys reading, running, and volunteering. She lives in Elkins Park with her husband, three sons, and two dogs.
Meeting Schedules and Minutes
2025 Board Meeting Schedule
Except as noted, meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 7:00 PM. Meetings are open to the public and will be held in person with the option to attend virtually via Zoom. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85744246306?pwd=aEMvV295WUdqL1JSQnR4aGtxWnRuUT09
Meeting ID: 857 4424 6306
Meeting Password: 483221
January 22 – In-person: Elkins Park | Virtual: Zoom | Agenda
March 26 – In-person: Glenside | Virtual: Zoom
May 28 – In-person: Elkins Park | Virtual: Zoom
July 23 – In-person: TBD | Virtual Only: Zoom
*September 25 – In-person: East Cheltenham | Virtual: Zoom (Rescheduled due to Rosh Hashanah)
October 22 – In-person: Elkins Park | Virtual: Zoom
December 3 – In-person: Glenside | Virtual: Zoom
* = Date changed from original
2025 Community Advisory Committee Schedule
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join:
See the agenda for the Zoom link and meeting details.
February 11th
March 11th | Agenda
April 8th | Agenda
May 13th | Agenda
June 10th | Agenda
July 15th | Agenda
August 12th | Agenda
September 9th | Agenda
October 14th | Agenda
November 11th | Agenda
December 9th | Agenda
*= Rescheduled or Cancelled
2025 External Affairs Schedule
Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join:
See the agenda for the Zoom link and meeting details.
January 6th | Agenda
February 3rd | Agenda
March 3rd | Agenda
April 7th | Agenda
May 5th | Agenda
June 2nd | Agenda
July 7th | Agenda
August 4th | Agenda
September 1st | Agenda
October 6th | Agenda
November 3rd | Agenda
December 1st | Agenda
*= Rescheduled or Cancelled
2025 Governance Committee Schedule
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88581089070?pwd=c2ZndHpnQkdVbGVGdk1iRlVIUmkvQT09
Meeting ID: 885 8108 9070
Meeting Password: 625351
Phone: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
January 14th | Agenda
February 11th | Agenda
March 11th | Agenda
April 8th | Agenda
May 13th | Agenda
June 10th | Agenda
July 15th | Agenda
August 12th | Agenda
September 9th | Agenda
October 14th | Agenda
November 11th | Agenda
December 9th | Agenda
*= rescheduled or cancelled
2025 Internal Affairs Committee Schedule
Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 4:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81613701233?pwd=N1drd2VReXVHd0dVb1RSS1VTZFBxUT09
Meeting ID: 816 1370 1233
Meeting Password: 257483
Phone: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
January 13th | Agenda
February 10th | Agenda
March 10th | Agenda
April 14th | Agenda
May 12th | Agenda
June 9th | Agenda
July 14th | Agenda
August 11th | Agenda
September 8th | Agenda
October 13th | Agenda
November 10th | Agenda
December 8th | Agenda
*=Rescheduled or cancelled
Board Members
Julie Haywood, President
Jessika Rao McLaughlin, Vice President
Tim Gaudreau, Secretary/Treasurer
Jeff Chirico, Commissioner
Jesse Gallagher
Myron Goldman
Alycia Kinchloe
Ms. Julie Haywood is an attorney and has practiced health law for over 30 years, most recently as Associate Deputy General Counsel at Independence Blue Cross until her retirement a few years ago. She is currently a Volunteer Attorney at Pennsylvania Health Law Project, where she assists clients who are over the Medicaid income limit to apply for pooled income trusts to preserve their in-home benefits.
Ms. Haywood is a former Cheltenham School Board Director, having served in that capacity for 12 years. During her tenure on the School Board, Ms. Haywood advocated for and was instrumental in drafting the School District’s Equity Policy. Ms. Haywood is also involved in several community-based organizations, including the Black Doctors COVID Consortium, American Red Cross, Cheltenham Democratic Committee, and Salem Baptist Church Scholarship and Endowment Committee.
In her second year as President of the Library Board, Ms. Haywood believes that the libraries serve a vital role in making community connections. A vibrant and adequately funded library system is essential to continue bringing quality programs and services that we expect and rely on. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, UCLA School of Law, and recently earned a certificate in Global Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Ms. Haywood resides in Wyncote with her husband, Senator Art Haywood, and has three adult children, Arthur, Olivia, and Alexandra.
Jessika Rao McLaughlin has been an educator in the Philadelphia region for more than 20 years. Over the course of her career, she has served as a teacher, school leader, and now works as an independent consultant, partnering with schools and programs to drive exceptional outcomes for students and families.
Jessika joined the Board in 2021 and has served on the External Affairs and Governance Committees. Currently, she serves as Vice President of the Board, co-chairs the Governance Committee, and is a member of the Community Advisory Committee. She is deeply committed to advancing CTLS’s mission and vision of serving the community.
Jessika holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Loyola University and earned her teaching certification from the University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Elkins Park with her husband and their three daughters, who are enthusiastic patrons of CTLS.
Tim Gaudreau joined the Board of Library Directors of Cheltenham Township in 2024 after previously serving as an advisor to the Internal Affairs Committee. He is an Arcadia alumnus and township resident since 2015. He and his wife, Stephanie, have 2 sons in the Cheltenham School District, and his wife is active in the PTO and runs a small business DesignsbyStefe.
Tim brings his 15 years of executive operations management and a commitment to the community to the board. He is also active in the Cheltenham Little League and Cheltenham Sports.
Jesse Gallagher has lived in the Philadelphia suburbs for most of his life and in Glenside since 2017, joining the Friends of the Glenside Free Library shortly thereafter. He works as a programmer, doing consulting work for a variety of clients, and serving on the board of the non-profit organization OpenNTF.
Myron Goldman and his wife have lived in Elkins Park since 1974, and he has served on the Board of the Friends of the Elkins Park Free Library since 1985. He is the current President of the Friends Board and is involved in the book sale fundraising activity by picking up donations and fulfilling orders on Amazon.
Myron’s three children graduated from Cheltenham High School. He is a retired Math teacher (43 years), a former member of the Cheltenham School Board (1985-1989), and a past chairman of the Cheltenham Township Republican Organization. His membership on the Board of Library Directors of Cheltenham Township began in 2014.
Alycia Kinchloe is a dedicated advocate for lifelong learning and community engagement. She began serving as a member of the Board of Library Directors of Cheltenham Township in January of 2025. With a background in law, she brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement, making her an invaluable asset to the board.
Alycia holds a degree in Psychology from Temple University, a Juris Doctorate from the James E. Beasley School of Law, and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from the St. Joseph University’s Haub School of Business. Her passion for supporting local educational initiatives is evidenced in her volunteer work with PTO boards of the schools of Cheltenham School District.
In her role on the board, Alycia works to ensure that the library will continue to serve as a vital community resource, advocating for diverse programs, accessible services, and sustainable growth. Outside her board duties, she enjoys reading, running, and volunteering. She lives in Elkins Park with her husband, three sons, and two dogs.
2024 Board Meeting Schedule
Except as noted, meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 7:00 PM. Meetings are open to the public and will be held in person with the option to attend virtually via Zoom. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85744246306?pwd=aEMvV295WUdqL1JSQnR4aGtxWnRuUT09
Meeting ID: 857 4424 6306
Meeting Password: 483221
January 22 – In-person: Elkins Park | Virtual: Zoom | Agenda
March 26 – In-person: Glenside | Virtual: Zoom
May 28 – In-person: Elkins Park | Virtual: Zoom
July 23 – In-person: TBD | Virtual Only: Zoom
*September 25 – In-person: East Cheltenham | Virtual: Zoom (Rescheduled due to Rosh Hashanah)
October 22 – In-person: Elkins Park | Virtual: Zoom
December 3 – In-person: Glenside | Virtual: Zoom
* = Date changed from original
2025 Community Advisory Committee Schedule
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join:
See the agenda for the Zoom link and meeting details.
February 11th
March 11th | Agenda
April 8th | Agenda
May 13th | Agenda
June 10th | Agenda
July 15th | Agenda
August 12th | Agenda
September 9th | Agenda
October 14th | Agenda
November 11th | Agenda
December 9th | Agenda
*= Rescheduled or Cancelled
2025 External Affairs Schedule
Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join:
See the agenda for the Zoom link and meeting details.
January 6th | Agenda
February 3rd | Agenda
March 3rd | Agenda
April 7th | Agenda
May 5th | Agenda
June 2nd | Agenda
July 7th | Agenda
August 4th | Agenda
September 1st | Agenda
October 6th | Agenda
November 3rd | Agenda
December 1st | Agenda
*= Rescheduled or Cancelled
2025 Governance Committee Schedule
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88581089070?pwd=c2ZndHpnQkdVbGVGdk1iRlVIUmkvQT09
Meeting ID: 885 8108 9070
Meeting Password: 625351
Phone: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
2025 Internal Affairs Committee Schedule
Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 4:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Public Comment Policy
Link to Join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81613701233?pwd=N1drd2VReXVHd0dVb1RSS1VTZFBxUT09
Meeting ID: 816 1370 1233
Meeting Password: 257483
Phone: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
January 13th | Agenda
February 10th | Agenda
March 10th | Agenda
April 14th | Agenda
May 12th | Agenda
June 9th | Agenda
July 14th | Agenda
August 11th | Agenda
September 8th | Agenda
October 13th | Agenda
November 10th | Agenda
December 8th | Agenda
*=Rescheduled or cancelled