Our Staff

Victoria Dilly

Chief Executive Officer

Victoria has worked in education for 20 years, initially as a school librarian herself and then leading national education programmes for organisations such as National Literacy Trust, Royal Horticultural Society and Young Enterprise. An avid reader from a young age, Victoria believes in the power of stories to transform and is excited to be advocating for school libraries, and to expand the reach of the SLA so that more schools around the country can enjoy the benefits of vibrant, well-resourced and well-used school libraries, helping children and young people to fulfil their full potential.

Saira Aspinall

Publicity and Partnerships Director

Saira brings over 15 years of experience in the publishing and the children's book world to her role as Publicity and Partnerships Director at the School Library Association. She is passionate about showcasing the transformative impact of school libraries through engaging content and positive communications, as well as working with our partners to celebrate and encourage reading for pleasure and advocate for the role of school librarians.

Anna Bray

Training and Events Manager

Anna leads the School Library Association’s training and events programme. With experience in primary education and EdTech, she has a strong understanding of the realities of school life and the essential role libraries play within it. An avid reader herself, and a firm believer in the power of books, Anna is passionate about the impact school libraries can have from an early age: supporting reading for pleasure, strengthening information literacy, and encouraging inclusive, engaged learning communities.

Hannah Clover

School Library Lead

Hannah has worked across school and public library services for six years and holds an MA in Librarianship from the University of Sheffield. Having experienced the challenges and rewards of delivering children’s library services, she is passionate about championing high-quality, inclusive school library provision. She is eager to support members to achieve their goals and encourage every child to be a reader.

Evie Crowhurst

Memberships and Projects Officer

Evie is a recent Photography graduate from Falmouth University. Having seen the impact access to books can have on young people of all ages first-hand, she is keen to help further the work of the SLA by reaching new audiences.

Jenny Mark-Bell

Communications and Content Editor

Jenny has 20 years’ experience in magazine publishing, and her career has been built around storytelling. A lifelong lover of books, she believes in the power of libraries to change lives. Jenny edits our journal, The School Librarian, and looks forward to working with our community to tell the stories that matters most to our members. Contact Jenny to discuss contributing to the journal, suggest books for review, or tell us what you’d like to see featured in The School Librarian.

Gareth Morgan

Reading Reboot Project Manager

Gareth has over a decade of experience managing education and cultural programmes for children and young people, primarily in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. He has previously designed and delivered large-scale literacy initiatives, coordinating work with schools, funders, authors, and community partners. He has also researched youth literacy engagement across the US and is passionate about giving young people agency, place making and cricket.

Becky West

Finance Officer

Becky joined the SLA team in 2022 and now serves as Finance Officer, playing a vital role in keeping the organisation running smoothly behind the scenes. She is passionate about ensuring the SLA has a strong and stable foundation to continue supporting its members and champion excellence across the profession.