Library Welcomes New Strategic Communications Officer

YOUNGSTOWN - The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) has appointed Michael Stepp as Strategic Communications Officer effective March 6. Stepp most recently served as the Executive Director of Saint Vincent de Paul in Mahoning County. Prior to that, Michael worked in Washington, DC with various organizations involved with issue advocacy and government relations.

In his role at PLYMC, Stepp will be handling government relations, communications strategy, media relations and press releases.

“I am very excited to work with PLYMC as the new Strategic Communications Officer.  Libraries are so important to a vibrant and healthy community, so I look forward to working with such a wonderful institution in Mahoning County,” said Stepp

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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) has served the Mahoning Valley since 1880 when the Youngstown Library Association was officially created. With 14 branches across Mahoning County, including our Main Library in downtown Youngstown, the PLYMC is well known for signature services and programs like Summer Discovery and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. PLYMC serves our communities by preparing children for kindergarten, promoting early literacy, assisting job seekers, connecting Valley residents to technology, and providing resources for small businesses.   

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