Cheryl Space, Library Director
Cheryl Space became Library Director of the Community Libraries of Providence in June, 2018. Cheryl has her Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of South Carolina (1994) and has been a librarian for close to 30 years, with the majority of her professional career focusing on children and families. Being the director of CLPVD is a dream come true - every day brings fresh opportunities to think creatively, connect with staff and partners, try out new ideas, and feel proud of the amazing CLPVD staff who work hard to deliver meaningful, relevant, and welcoming programs and spaces to the people of Providence.
Contact: cspace@clpvd.org | 401-467-2700 x1616
Michael Bordonaro, Director of Philanthropy
Contact: mbordonaro@clpvd.org | 401-467-2700 x1605
Aimee Fontaine, Systems Coordinator
Contact: afontaine@clpvd.org | 401-272-3780 x4406
Dhana Whiteing, Systems Coordinator
Contact: dwhiteing@clpvd.org | 401-272-0106
Judanne Hamidzada, Youth Services Coordinator
Contact: jhamidzada@clpvd.org | 401-467-2700 x1611
Janet Fuentes, Communications & Marketing Manager
Janet Fuentes is Communications and Marketing Manager at Community Libraries of Providence. Janet oversees communications policy, brand management and internal and external communications. She was previously a freelance communications consultant with a background in public relations, events management, marketing and small business administration. Before immigrating to this country, she worked in the UK government, managing policy on the UK film and television industries, wrote and edited a trade magazine and managed public relations for a large producer of health supplements.
Contact: jfuentes@clpvd.org | 401-467-2700 x1613
Natalie Velez-Millan, Community Support Specialist
As the community support specialist, I strive to connect our community with the resources they need. While creating programs to help our patrons in a range of areas from health to learning a new skill. I look forward to providing opportunities to come together as a community while also meeting the needs of our patrons.I have mental health training as I am currently an LMCH graduate student and provide groups at various library locations. I’m continually looking for ways to engage the community to help those who need assistance.
Contact: nvelez-millan@clpvd.org | 401-467-2700 x1614
Khamry Varfley, Entrepreneurship Specialist
Khamry Varfley is the Entrepreneurship Specialist for Community Libraries of Providence having previously been a clerk for CLPVD for three years. Khamry specializes in offering business support services, most notably social media marketing & graphic design. An entrepreneur herself, Khamry is passionate about giving other business owners all the support and guidance they need to be successful, self-sustaining entities. Khamry’s business background, aside from first-hand experience as a business owner, includes a prospective Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.
Contact: kvarfley@clpvd.org | 401-467-2700 x1615
Maria Melvin, Human Resources Manager
Contact: mmelvin@clpvd.org | 401-467-2700 x1606 | Fax: 401-990-2840
IT Manager
Contact: sshea@clpvd.org | 401-467-2700 x1607
Garrett Locke, Makerspace Program Coordinator
Garrett Locke has worked for CLPVD since 2014. Prior to his role as Makerspace Program Coordinator, he worked at Mount Pleasant Library where he led a variety of programming in the youth services department teaching art and technology. He loves to tinker with design software, illustration, sculpting, character design, and a variety of other DIY projects.
Contact: glocke@clpvd.org | 401-467- 2700 x1619
Sara Huber, Office Manager
Contact: shuber@clpvd.org | 401-467-2700 x1603 | Admin/Business Office Fax: 401-654-5344