Board of Directors

Calling for New Board Members: Innovative Perspectives

New! Quatrefoil Library is currently seeking new board members who bring innovative perspectives and are dedicated to promoting and supporting its mission. The library aims to create a board that reflects the diversity of its community. 

We invite individuals from diverse identities and lived experiences to apply, particularly those from historically marginalized communities that have been underrepresented in non-profits. 

  • Black, Indigenous, or People of Color 
  • Women, including cisgender and transgender individuals 
  • Nonbinary individuals 
  • Individuals with Varying Abilities and Experiences of Disability 
  • Non-US Residents or Non-US Citizens 

Board Structure and Membership

The Quatrefoil Library Board of Directors consists of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and At-Large members. The Board convenes on the second Thursday of each month, and Board Members are asked to chair committees. They help recruit volunteers to work on the committee’s charge and submit periodic reports to the Board. Board elections take place annually, with members serving three-year terms. Individuals may serve up to nine consecutive years on the Board before taking a mandatory one-year hiatus.

Meet our Board of Directors

Ollin Montes (he/him) is a leader dedicated to fostering a safe, nurturing, and informative environment for the queer community. Trained as a community organizer by ISAIAH in 2018, Ollin has worked on issues ranging from immigrant rights and housing to environmental advocacy. As the organizer for the 100% campaign, he helped secure Minnesota’s clean energy standard in 2023. Since then, Ollin has transitioned into environmental conservation and restoration work, proudly embracing his role as a “Lorax in training.”

Ollin began volunteering at Quatrefoil Library in 2019 and has held several key roles, including Co-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, Chair of the Programming Committee, and was elected Board President in January 2024. He believes the library is a vital part of Minnesota’s queer ecosystem and is committed to expanding its reach and impact through collaboration and community engagement.

Rose Funk holds degrees in both Spanish and Nursing, which they utilize to provide equitable care to children and their families at Children’s Minnesota Hospital. A non-binary person who aspires to be a life-long learner, Rose brings a strong passion for helping others and uniting people in community. They have been a dedicated volunteer at Quatrefoil Library since 2021 and were elected to serve as Vice President in January 2024. In addition, they chair the Volunteer Committee, working to ensure that all volunteers feel welcomed, valued, and empowered in their roles. Their commitment to fostering a positive volunteer experience is instrumental in strengthening the library’s community.

John Brentnall joined the board of Quatrefoil Library in late 2021 and currently serves as Treasurer. John graduated from Grinnell College in 1993 with a B.A. in political science and is currently employed by the University of Minnesota’s Office of Human Resources as a Retirement Consultant. John served on the board of Philanthrofund Foundation (PFund) from 2002-2009. His board tenure included a two-year stint as President, four years as Treasurer, and one year as Governance Committee chair. John enjoys reading about history, politics, theology, and Iowa, with dollops of literature and poetry. His favorite LGBTQ book and movie is The Color Purple. Alice Walker is a prophetic voice for our time and beyond. (Photo to come.)

Nicole Olila is a queer/feminist librarian, curator, and collaborator with a global outlook and local focus. Holding an MLIS from Saint Catherine University and a member of Beta Phi Mu, Nicole is the Quatrefoil Library’s first library manager. Dedicated to promoting intellectual freedom and critical librarianship, they authored Reading the Quatrefoil Library as Self Censorship, a zine reflecting on the radical nature of the library’s origin story. Learn more about their work as the Iterative Librarian at L Spot Shop.

Evan Allgood (they/he) is an aspiring researcher and archivist of transgender history currently studying library and information science at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. They were introduced to Quatrefoil back in 2019 by previous Q board member Greg Hewett, and fell in love with the space the moment they stepped through the door. They joined the board in the winter of 2021 with a particular focus on making Quatrefoil more accessible and representative (and so they could spend more time around good gay books). Evan can generally be found reading at a coffee shop or walking around one of the 10,000 Minnesotan lakes with their lovely partner and goofy dog.

Sandy Unger has served as a board member and Chair of the Scholarship Committee at Quatrefoil Library since 2023. With over 40 years of high-level volunteer experience, she brings expertise in governance, fiscal management, and strategic planning. Sandy has been involved in Domestic Violence Prevention work at local, national, and international levels. A passionate library advocate, she is dedicated to creating safe spaces for younger generations and supporting the library’s growth and outreach efforts.

Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities

The Quatrefoil Library Board is responsible for defining and upholding the library’s mission and core values while ensuring legal and ethical integrity in its operations. Board members oversee finances in collaboration with a finance committee and engage in fundraising efforts to develop donor relationships and secure funding opportunities.

They support operational capacity building by exploring staffing growth and volunteer leadership, as well as future planning by revising strategic initiatives. Additionally, they evaluate proposals from volunteer committees and foster partnerships within the queer ecosystem. Lastly, board members promote a positive organizational culture and leadership.

Read More: Board Member Roles and Responsibilities

Mission and Purpose 
Define, articulate, and uphold mission and core values. 

Legal and Ethical Integrity 
Uphold the library’s legal and ethical standards in all operations and practices. 

Financial Oversight 
Continuously review the organization’s finances and collaborate with a standing finance and investment committee. 

Fundraising 
Partner with the development committee to cultivate major donor relationships and identify key grant and funding opportunities. 

Operational Capacity Building 
Explore growth opportunities in fundraising, hiring, and supporting volunteer library leaders to eventually bring on paid staff. 

Future Planning 
Collaborate with library stakeholders to develop and revise strategic plans and priorities as needed. 

Initiative Evaluation 
Review and approve initiatives proposed by volunteer-run committees that guide the organization’s work. 

Strategic Partnerships 
Recommend and support partnerships with other organizations in the queer ecosystem and those with aligned interests. 

Organizational Culture 
Foster and enhance the culture and leadership of the organization. 

Updated: October 2, 2024

Quatrefoil Board of Directors Application

Are you interested in becoming a member of our Board of Directors for the 2025 cohort?

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Wednesday, November 13, 2024.  
We will reach out to candidates to schedule a brief conversation, lasting 15 to 30 minutes, with one or two current board members or library leaders. These discussions will take place in November or December, and select candidates will be invited to join the board shortly afterward.

To apply, please complete the application form, or contact us via email to request our Board of Directors two-pager and application, and for any questions regarding the Board of Directors, you can reach us at president[at]quatrefoil.org. Thank you for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you.

Board Application Form