CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) welcomes Dr. Belinda Tubbs-Wallace and Britt Born to its Board of Trustees after the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas appointed them.
Both trustees bring extensive leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to public service, community engagement, and lifelong learning.
Dr. Tubbs-Wallace has devoted more than 28 years to education, serving students, families, and communities through leadership roles in teaching, administration, coaching, and community engagement. She holds degrees from Central State University, the University of Cincinnati, and Xavier University, and has long advocated for educational access and community collaboration.
Born is an attorney and serves as Court Administrator for Hamilton County Juvenile Court. Since 2021, she has served on Silverton Village Council and currently chairs the community's Parks, Arts, Culture & Trees Committee. Born is an active volunteer who has supported Girls on the Run Cincinnati through coaching and fundraising efforts and volunteers as a math tutor at Silverton Elementary School. She received the Cincinnati Bar Association's Community Service Award in 2019 and was honored with the 2026 Unstoppable Spirit Award from Girls on the Run Cincinnati.
"Belinda and Britt each bring valuable experience, thoughtful leadership, and a deep commitment to serving others," said Paula Brehm-Heeger, who serves as the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Library Director. "Their perspectives and dedication to their communities will help strengthen the Library's ability to serve residents across Hamilton County."
As trustees, Dr. Tubbs-Wallace and Born will help provide governance and strategic direction for one of the nation's busiest public library systems. Their combined backgrounds in education, law, public administration, local government, and community service will help support the Library's mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information.
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing Library policies, approving budgets, and helping guide the Library's long-term strategic vision. Together with Library leadership, trustees help ensure equitable access to resources, technology, programs, and services for all Hamilton County residents.
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