Originally from Anglesey, Rona Aldrich has lived in the Vale of Clwyd for 40 years. With a Masters degree in Librarianship and Information Studies from Aberystwyth University, her aim during her career was to ensure easy access to information and culture of all kinds for everyone in society. Prior to retiring she was Chief Officer with Conwy County Council.
After a period of self-employment, she now sits on the Welsh Committee of the National Lottery Community Fund and is Vice-chair of the Books Council of Wales. Over the years, she has held a number of jobs locally and nationally including for the Welsh Government and has represented Wales at a UK level. In February 2021, she was appointed a member of the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Advisory Panel.
