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organizational philosophy
La Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. provides educational and cultural activities harmoniously integrated with the community.
La Biblioteca intends to be a multi-disciplinary and inclusive cultural center that responds to the need for training, information, and the dissemination of all that develops the prosperity and peace of our community facilitating access to knowledge.
Our cultural center is managed as a non-profit organization (Sociedad civil). Our efforts reflect the values of social justice, the promotion of the common good and multi-culturalism.
board of directors
Debra Broussard
President
Previously Vice President and curator for Library’s art collection
Lawyer with experience in crisis management, risk mitigation and commercial litigation.
She has been involved with La Biblioteca since 2016.
Languages: English and Spanish
Carmen Rioja
Vice President
Writer and plastic artist
Collaborator of the International Writing Festival in San Miguel de Allende
She is the creator of various literary works
She has been involved with La Biblioteca since 2018.
Languages: English and Spanish
Kathryn Graham
Secretary
Professor of Philosophy
Former library President and Foundation
Executive Co-Chair of Scholarship Committee
Involved with La Biblioteca since 2021
Language: English and studying Spanish
Carlos Arce
Treasurer
Doctorate in social science research
Entrepreneur and former university professor and research scientist
Expert in research on intercultural relations
Involved in La Biblioteca since 2022.
Languages: Spanish and English
Maribel Arciniega
Assitant Treasurer
Master in Tax Accounting
Currently studying a Master´s Degree in Interior Design
Founding partner of Consilio, design company and marketing studio
Treasurer of “41 trees to save the planet, A.C.”
She has been involved with La Biblioteca since 2023.
Languages: English and Spanish
Federico Vidargas
Board Member at Large
Architect and Designer (UNAM/IIT Chicago).
Mixed-use design and development expert in Asia, Middle East, Europe, North, Central and South America.
Responsible for the design and creation of the Art Studio.
Involved in La Biblioteca 1993-95 and 2021-present.
Languages: Spanish, English, French
JoAnn Canales
Board Member At Large
Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction
Teaching and administrative experience in public schools and universities and researching second
language learning, teacher preparation, program effectiveness, and issues of access and success in
higher education.
She has been involved with La Biblioteca since 2023.
Languages: English and Spanish
Jennifer Posner
Board Member At Large
Marketing and brand specialist
Photographer
Responsible for the recent renovation of the Santa Ana Theater
She has been involved with La Biblioteca since 2019.
Languages: English and Spanish
Jan Gunn
Board Member At Large
International interior designer
Former board of director member of the American Society of Interior Designers
Former board of director member of the American Society of Interior Designers
Tour coordinator of the Biblioteca House & Garden Tours.
She has been involved with La Biblioteca since 2018.
Languages: English and Spanish
managers team
Marie Moébius
Professional in Cultural industry
Cultivator between creators and audiences
Experience in bookstore management and promotion of contemporary art
Mauricio Alanís
Industrial Engineer
15 years of experience in business administration and auditing
Leticia Rodríguez
Bachelor’s degree in public accounting
15 years of experience in Human Resources
Cecilia Rodríguez
Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science
Master’s degree in Administration
Experience in Library services, reading promotion, user experiences and training
Daniel Herrera
Engineer in Information and Communication Technologies
Master’s Degree in Organizational Development
More than 10 years of experience in information technology
Ruth Olvera
Bachelor’s Degree in Intercultural Development and Management
Experience in educational services and community work
