Linda Tomos – Chair
Linda Tomos has been a chartered librarian since 1975 and was the National Librarian for Wales from 2015–2019, leading the strategy of the National Library in Aberystwyth.
Rona Aldrich – Vice-Chair
Originally from Anglesey, Rona Aldrich has lived in the Vale of Clwyd for over 40 years. She has a Masters degree in Librarianship and Information Studies from Aberystwyth University. Prior to retiring she was Chief Officer with Conwy County Council.
Alfred Oyekoya MBE – Treasurer
Alfred Oyekoya is an MSc Finance graduate from Swansea University and a Chartered Accountant.
Meinir Ebbsworth – Trustee
Meinir has worked in education as a secondary teacher, adviser and Director of Education. She is currently the Strategic Director for the National Centre for Learning Welsh.
Lord Jones of Penybont – Trustee
Professor Carwyn Jones is a former First Minister of Wales (2009–2018) and was a Member of the Senedd for Bridgend from 1999–2021.
Bethan Mair – Trustee
Words are Bethan Mair’s bread and butter. After gaining a BA and MA in Welsh from Bangor University, and following six years on the staff at Trinity College, Carmarthen, she was then editor of Welsh books with Gomer Press for ten years. She now works as a freelancer translating, editing and discussing literature
Alwena Hughes Moakes – Trustee
Alwena Hughes Moakes is Communications and Engagement Director at Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Professor Angharad Price – Trustee
Angharad Price is Professor of Welsh and Creative Writing at Bangor University
Ruth Thomas – Trustee
Ruth is a senior news editor at BBC News, where she leads a team that helps journalists use data to grow audiences and deepen relationships with them – in the UK and across the world.
Dr Andrew Webb – Trustee
Dr Andrew Webb is a Senior Lecturer in Modern Literature at Bangor University, specialising in modern and contemporary English Literature.
Dr Caroline Owen Wintersgill – Trustee
Dr Caroline Owen Wintersgill is Senior Lecturer at the University of Stirling and Programme Director for the Masters’ degrees in Publishing Studies at Stirling.
