Tanya Beat is the director of the San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women and the LGBTQ Commission and contributes to various county equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Tanya is passionate about the community, coaching, leadership development, equity, books and libraries! Besides herding cats, cultivating her love of women’s basketball and relaxing with a book or podcast, Tanya contributes time outside work as a Board member with the Peninsula Book Collaborative and their community events.

Karen Bohall has been working in the nonprofit sector in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties for over 15 years.  She/They currently have a private therapy practice serving LGBTQA+ folx. Karen serves as the Director of Clinical Support for the organization ‘Support for Families’ focused on assisting families of children with disabilities. Karen strives to support children and adults in the community through health and wellness initiatives and bringing awareness to more accessible and affordable mental health services. Karen holds a Master’s in Community Mental Health. She has been as resident of San Mateo County for the past 10 years and currently lives in Daly City. She/They have always had a passion for books and believe that books are a gateway to our heart and soul.

Grace Kwon is a purpose-driven reinventor, with a deep passion for lifelong learning and personal development that has shaped her career over the past 19 years. She currently works at the Foster City Library, specializing in operations and programming. Before joining the library, Grace held various leadership roles in education and business consulting. She relishes getting lost in a captivating book or podcast and is thrilled to share her love for reading through her involvement on the Board of the Peninsula Book Collaborative.