Executive Director
We are excited to have Melissa’s kindness, creativity, and talents leading our efforts to serve the community. Melissa is no stranger to Millvale as she has lived, worked, and volunteered with a long list of events, organizations, and initiatives over the years including at the MCL.
Megan Hedges grew up in the Crafton neighborhood of Pittsburgh. She has a BA from Chatham University in Arts Administration and Film, and a Masters in Library Science from University of Pittsburgh.
Megan has worked in libraries in Wilkinsburg and Carnegie and is very excited to be part of the team at Millvale.
In her free time, Megan enjoys curling up with a book and her cat, Phil, watching movies, and crafting.
Librarian
Trevor is a Millvale resident of nine years whose background in accounting and operations informs both his MCL board Treasury position as well as his operations manager role at the MCDC. When he’s not budgeting, Trevor spends as much time as possible in the Gardens of Millvale and the trails around Girty’s Woods. His favorite read this year was Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler!
Sarah currently serves as the Director of Research for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Municipal Project Hub. She holds a PhD in Geography and MUP in Urban Planning. Her dissertation research focused on how the MCL and Millvale Ecodistrict support sustainable development in the community.
Bill didn’t plan on becoming the Program and Volunteer Coordinator at Millvale Community Library, but after years of managing people, schedules, and five kids, he’s found that libraries are the perfect place for his organizational skills and love of community. He’s got a knack for keeping things running smoothly, whether it’s coordinating volunteers or making sure the toilets are working. With a background in customer service, problem-solving, and law, Bill is ready to bring his unique skill set to the library. Plus, he’s got a lifelong love for libraries, so this job feels a little like coming home.
Alison Altemus is the Information & Program Manager for Eden Hall Foundation. She graduated from “library school” in 2011, but found she could serve the community better by working as a board member. She originally joined the Millvale Community Library board in 2017.
Eliza, a Millvale and Reserve local since birth, is working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and attends Community College of Allegheny County. Growing up, her favorite pastime was making trips to the library with her mother. Now, in her free time, she enjoys reading, movies, crafting with various mediums, and connecting with nature.