Library Board
The Green Tree Public Library has an active and enthusiastic Library Board of Directors. The objective of the Board is to assure free access to unbiased information to the community of Green Tree, in addition to promoting library use and services in the community. Monthly library board meetings are open to the public and take place on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Sycamore/Hemlock Room and via Zoom.
If you are a resident of Green Tree and are interested in joining the library board (or any other board, committee or commission), please download and fill out an application.
Current Library Board
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ed Giles | President |
| Rebecca Chembars | Vice President |
| Kaitlyn Khadem | Secretary |
| Phillip DellaSalla | Treasurer |
| Emily Schwartz | Council Liaison |
| Katie Hudson | Member at Large |
| Jen Houtz | Member at Large |
Meet the Management Team
Library Director
Adaena Tray, MLIS
Adaena was appointed the Library Director of Green Tree Public Library in 2009. Prior to that, she held the position of Assistant Librarian for three years. A long-time resident of Western Pennsylvania, Adaena is passionate about serving the residents of Green Tree and beyond. She believes that public libraries build communities and transform lives. A progressive leader, Adaena strives to integrate innovation into traditional library services. She works closely with staff, the board of trustees, the borough and the members of the public to carry out the mission of the library.
Adaena earned her undergraduate degree in English Writing from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2004 and a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005.
Assistant Library Director
Masako Livingston
Masako started working at Green Tree library in 2012 and was promoted to the Assistant Library Director in 2026. Her path to librarianship began in Japan, where she was born, and was further shaped during her time working in academic, school, and public libraries in Japan and Brazil. Masako has served the residents of Green Tree with passion, empathy, and dedication. She believes it is the responsibility of leaders to build strong relationships with the community and with the staff who support the library in all aspects of its work.
Masako earned her Bachelor of Arts in Literature in Kobe, Japan in 1999 and Japanese Librarian Certification in Osaka, Japan in 2003.
