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Board of Trustees

The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees is a volunteer, seven-member governing board. Board members are appointed jointly by the Colorado Springs City Council and the El Paso County Commissioners. Board responsibilities include setting responsive and appropriate policy, budget oversight and maintaining viable funding, setting overall strategic direction, and the Chief Librarian and CEO’s hiring and evaluation. 

Upcoming Committee Meetings

Internal Affairs Committee meeting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 2 p.m.

Where: Virtual
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Call in:  1-719-359-4580 or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-669-900-6833  
Meeting ID: 838 2633 6771 | Passcode: 500134 

Board of Trustees meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 5 p.m.

Where: Library 21c - Venue
Virtual meeting link

Call in: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 
Meeting ID: 858 9408 7095 | Passcode: 285387

  • Wednesday, Jan. 15 – Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, Feb. 19 – Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, Mar. 19 – Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, April 16 – Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, May 21 – Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, June 18 – Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, July 16 – Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, Aug. 20 – Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, Sep. 17 –  Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Library 21c Venue
  • Wednesday, Nov. 19 – Library 21c Venue
  • *Wednesday, Dec. 10 – Library 21c Venue

*exceptions to 3rd Wednesday 

PPLD Board of Trustees

Dora Gonzales

Dora Gonzales
President

Position
President

Current Term
First

Term Expires
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - 12:00

Professional Life: Dora is a mathematics instructor & coach for the 2-Year Alternative Licensure Program. She is a retired mathematics professional with 30 years plus experience. 

Community Involvement: Dora is involved in the Colorado community. She is the treasurer for Adelante Mujer Inc. a nonprofit providing leadership learning opportunities to High & Middle School Latina students in the Denver Metro region. Locally, she is actively involved in various church ministries, the American GI Forum & CPCD. She recently completed her tenure as President for Friends of PPLD. 

Education: Dora received her BA in education from UCCS & her MA from University of Northern Colorado in mathematics pedagogy.

Family and Personal Life: Dora has been married for 48 years to her husband, Albert, and has two children, Caesar and Jessica, and one granddaughter, Sofia. Dora enjoys traveling, reading, the arts, and watching her granddaughter play hockey.

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Scott Taylor
Vice President

Position
Vice President

Current Term
Second

Term Expires
Friday, December 31, 2027 - 12:00

Professional Life: Scott has worked at AT&T in a variety of positions for 20 years. He is a Senior Systems Engineer. 

Community Involvement: Scott is involved in his local church, where he volunteers weekly in the children's ministry. He has served in various church ministries for over 17 years. 

Education: Scott attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. 

Family and Personal Life: Scott and his wife of 16 years, Tiffany, live in Peyton with their four boys. They enjoy watching movies and playing board games. They like to travel and visit libraries wherever they go.

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Erin Bents
Secretary/Treasurer

Position
Secretary/Treasurer

Current Term
First

Term Expires
Thursday, December 31, 2026 - 12:00

Bio forthcoming.

Angela Dougan

Angela Dougan
Board Member

Current Term
First

Term Expires
Sunday, December 31, 2028 - 12:00

Professional Life: Angela Dougan has been a Colorado resident since 1986.  During this time, she has raised a family, graduated from UCCS, and her latest career change is becoming manager in commercial property projects. In 2010, after the citizens of Colorado Springs voted for a strong- mayor charter, Angela ran and was elected as the D2 City Councilwomen.  As a town representative, she served on many committees including the City Finance, Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority, COS Utility Board, Oil and Gas Commission and participated in many other public policy working groups. Her greatest accomplishment was being a voice for D2 residents and a liaison to their local government. 

Community Involvement: Since her elected term, Angela has worked with non-profits such as working with the Teen Court Board of Directors in which she provided programs to help students build stronger messaging skills. Angela has worked with multiple homeschool organizations/families, Heritage Girls, Young Americans Club, and many other education groups to help educate future generations on government processes. Angela has also served as an adjunct trainer to help break down barriers for all to find their highest potential. Serving and advocating for her community is Angela’s greatest passion.

Education: Bachlors Sociology from University of Colorado COS

Family and Personal Life: Previous to her elected experience, Angela was blessed to be a “stay at home mom” and able to raise her two girls.  During this time, she was a substitute teacher in D11 and D20 school districts to stay connected to educational opportunities.  Angela also volunteered for both D20 and D38 school districts in many compacities and even received a Volunteer of the Year for D20, as well as served in many PTO/Parent Booster Board positions.  This allowed her to hone her skills at working with volunteers, interact with school leadership, and build strong local relationships.  Her greatest successes come when she can collaborate with families and businesses to ensure schools work to reach their highest potential and students can thrive.

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Debbie English
Board Member

Current Term
Second

Term Expires
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 12:00

Professional Life: Debbie has over 30 years of nonprofit experience as a volunteer, employee, and executive director. She was involved in establishing CASA and Teen Court in Colorado Springs.

Community Involvement: Debbie received the Lohman Award for Excellence in Service to Children from the El Paso County Bar Association in 2018. She currently coordinates a volunteer program to teach knitting skills to Teen Court defendants.

Education: Debbie holds a BBA in marketing from the University of Central Arkansas and a MPA in Public Administration from UCCS. She is a graduate of El Pomar’s Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program.

Family and Personal Life: Debbie and her husband, Jim, love to travel and entertain. In her free time, Debbie loves to read, knit, and explore the Pikes Peak region.

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Aaron Salt
Board Member

Current Term
First

Term Expires
Thursday, December 31, 2026 - 12:00

Bio forthcoming.

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Julie Smyth
Board Member

Current Term
First

Term Expires
Friday, December 31, 2027 - 12:00

Bio coming soon

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