Bessie Sullivan

Bessie Sullivan, CEO of Orillia Public Library, is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in public libraries. Holding a degree in Library and Information Studies from McGill University, she has progressed from a branch librarian to her current role. Bessie is a respected columnist for the Ontario Library Association’s online magazine, “Open Shelf,” and teaches a public library course at the University of Western Ontario. Reach her at bsullivan@orilliapubliclibrary.ca for insightful discussions on library advancement.