Carrie is an impact driven leader at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and community. She joined Cupertino Library Foundation in 2016. She started with focus on youth community outreach and was heavily involved in the Super Summer Science Search program (S4). Now Carrie leads CLF to broaden programs and partners to benefit the library and broader community.

Jim is a Santa Clara Valley native who has lived in Cupertino for 38 years. He retired after 40 years in High Tech, working in software development, management, and executive management positions at several computer and semi-conductor companies. In addition to the Cupertino Library Foundation Board, Jim is a member of the Rotary Club of Cupertino and serves on the Cupertino Rotary Endowment Foundation Board. He holds BS and MS degrees in Computer Sciences.

Padmini is a retired MedTech executive. She has helped launch multiple startups in the Bay Area and seen them through acquisition or IPO. She has always been interested in volunteering in the community and has helped with other school-based foundations in the past. She is a long time resident of Cupertino and an avid bibliophile.

Sharon is a seasoned commercial banking professional with over 22 years of experience and a proud mother of two daughters currently in CUSD. She has called Cupertino home since 2010. ​ She earned her undergraduate degree from National Taiwan University and later completed her MBA at UC Riverside. After spending eight years working in Southern California, Sharon relocated to the Bay Area following her marriage. ​ A frequent library visitor and strong believer in lifelong learning, Sharon values the Cupertino Library as a vital community resource for families and education. She is honored to serve on the Cupertino Library Foundation Board and looks forward to supporting the continued success of this widely loved institution. ​

Janki Chokshi has been a Cupertino resident since 2000. She is an award winning artist and entrepreneur by profession and has taught art to kids for 15+ years. Her art class has been recognized throughout the Bay Area as she has taught kids of all ages over the years. Additionally, she is serving as a Library Commissioner in the city of Cupertino, is the president of a local art association, and a Rotary member. She has two daughters who both attended Eaton Elementary, Lawson Middle, and Cupertino High School, both of who are now working professionals. The library is a second home for Janki and her family and this love is what drives Janki towards serving in the Cupertino Library. 

Qin is an active volunteer in the community and loves to find opportunities to give back and make a positive impact to the communities. She is a member of the Cupertino Library Commission and presently serves as the chairperson. She is leading the CLF effort for fund raising for the Program Room extension with the small sponsor wall art exhibit.

Orrin Mahoney is a long time resident of Cupertino, California. After graduating from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1967, he came to California to work at Hewlett-Packard and received a Master’s degree from Stanford while working there. After a 35 year management career at HP, he retired and devoted his time to community activities. He is a former member of the Cupertino City Council, and has served twice as Mayor. In addition to many other community groups, he is an active member and past president of the Rotary Club of Cupertino. He was Rotary District 5170 District Governor in 2017-2018. He also serves on the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board, Cupertino Education Endowment Board, and the Foothill DeAnza Foundation Board. ​

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