Daphne Wood's experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors includes strategic planning, media relations and brand management. She is a graduate of Carleton University's school of Journalism with a Masters of Business Administration from Royal Roads University and an Executive Masters of Library Information Science from San Jose State University. Daphne joined the Vancouver Public Library as the director of planning and development in 2009, and for the last two years has been with the Greater Victoria Public Library as director of communications and development.
Daphne is dedicated to expanding the presence and impact of libraries in Canada. As an experienced facilitator, Daphne has worked directly with the Trustees and staff of seven public libraries and two library federations since 2008 to develop compelling and effective strategic plans. Her interest in infrastructure resulted in two projects supported by the BC Library Trustees Association in 2009 and 2011 to explore the challenges and opportunities of developing and maintaining high-quality library facilities throughout the province. She is a Board Member of CFLA/FCAB, past president of BCLA, and a member of San Jose State University's SLIS Management & Leadership Program Advisory Committee.
Daphne is dedicated to expanding the presence and impact of libraries in Canada. As an experienced facilitator, Daphne has worked directly with the Trustees and staff of seven public libraries and two library federations since 2008 to develop compelling and effective strategic plans. Her interest in infrastructure resulted in two projects supported by the BC Library Trustees Association in 2009 and 2011 to explore the challenges and opportunities of developing and maintaining high-quality library facilities throughout the province. She is a Board Member of CFLA/FCAB, past president of BCLA, and a member of San Jose State University's SLIS Management & Leadership Program Advisory Committee.
