Email: devesec@wcsoh.org

Cynthia DeVese was appointed to the Board in January 2020. An active community member, Cynthia has a strong background in education, cultural diversity, business management, and leadership. Her husband Dr. Larry DeVese and their two children Ayanna and Malik have called Westerville home for the last twelve years. She cannot count how many times they have entered the doors of the library to volunteer, tutor, hear an author, attend a meeting, and pick up books.

Cynthia currently serves on the City of Westerville Diversity Committee, the Westerville Diversity Collaborative, and is an alumnus of Leadership Westerville. Professionally, she is an educator with over 27 years of experience with five years working as an administrator for Westerville City Schools. In her role as Coordinator for Minority Student Achievement, she works to ensure that diversity and equity is acknowledged in all facets of the school district.

In addition, she is the self-published author of two books, Coaching Your Child to Academic Success and The College Prep Planner for College Bound Students. She also provides college access programs and keynotes throughout the country to support students and families on the college journey.

She is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as Westerville Public Library Board of Trustee.

Contact: juliemujic.com

Julie Mujic was appointed to the library board for a term beginning in January 2018. A historian by training, Julie owns Paramount Historical Consulting and teaches in the Global Commerce program at Denison University. Julie maintains an active research and publication agenda that focuses mainly on the American Civil War.

She moved with her husband and two young daughters to Westerville in 2016, where they quickly became engaged in the activities offered by the library and the community. Julie is excited to contribute to the vibrant future of the library.

Email: wclssmith@gmail.com

Shawn Smith was appointed to the Board in January 2016.

Shawn has over fifteen years’ experience in the governmental finance, auditing, and policy development arenas. He has held volunteer positions on both the Executive Committee of the Central Ohio Association of Government Accountants and the Finance Committee of the YMCA of Central Ohio. Shawn is a Certified Government Financial Manager and a Certified Public Manager. He graduated summa cum laude from Capital University and was inducted into the Tau Pi Phi National Honor Society.

He has been recognized on a number of occasions for his systematic and programmatic work in maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations. His efforts in promoting procurement with minority businesses led to the receipt of two consecutive Governor’s Top Honors Awards. His proudest professional achievement has been coordinating, amongst thousands of local government entities, the state-wide implementation of Wireless Enhanced 9-1-1 Service in Ohio.

A Columbus native, Shawn and his family have lived in the Westerville area for the last fourteen years. He is honored to serve as a Trustee with the Westerville Public Library. Shawn hopes to draw upon his experience to further the mission of the library, support its outstanding staff, and promote a love of literature in the Westerville area.