Emery McTindal is the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, where she helps teams think big and bring new ideas to life. She focuses on using technology, creativity, and innovative thinking to make library services more impactful and community-centered. With nearly 20 years of executive leadership experience in the public sector, Emery has led complex organizations through change by aligning vision with action, centering community voice, and advancing equitable access to information and services.