Endorsed Candidates for Library Board
Adam Bazer
Adam Bazer is a product development leader, lifelong learner, and dedicated public servant who currently serves as a Trustee for the Northbrook Public Library. Professionally, Adam is the Senior Director of Knowledge Product Development at the American Society for Health Care Engineering, a division of the American Hospital Association, where he leads the design, development, and growth of educational programs, publications, conferences, digital learning experiences, and other knowledge resources serving thousands of professionals nationwide.
Throughout his career, Adam has built expertise in identifying community and customer needs, translating ideas into impactful products, and using data-driven decision-making to deliver meaningful results. His work centers on creating innovative learning experiences that help people develop new skills, solve complex challenges, and access trustworthy information. He has successfully led the development of diverse product portfolios, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and worked collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure resources remain relevant, accessible, and valuable.
Adam brings this same product-focused mindset to library governance. He believes libraries are among a community's most important institutions, providing equitable access to information, fostering lifelong learning, supporting innovation, and creating opportunities for residents of all ages to connect and grow. As a trustee, he is committed to ensuring the library continues to evolve to meet changing community needs while remaining a responsible steward of public resources.
A Northbrook resident, Adam is passionate about strengthening educational opportunities, encouraging civic engagement, and helping organizations deliver services that enrich people's lives. He is honored to serve the community through the Northbrook Public Library and is committed to supporting its mission as a welcoming destination for learning, discovery, and connection.
Maura Crisham
Maura Crisham is a 19-year resident of Northbrook, a dedicated educator, and an experienced public servant. Having served on the library board since 2019, Maura brings a deep commitment to supporting open access, intellectual freedom, fostering community engagement, and ensuring responsible stewardship of library resources.
Maura's career reflects a lifelong dedication to public service and thoughtful planning. Prior to entering the profession of education, she practiced architecture for 17 years, specializing in institutional buildings for non-profit organizations. This background gives her unique expertise in facility oversight, budgeting, and long-term infrastructure planning. Today, Maura teaches 5th grade in District 28 at Westmoor Elementary School.
Rooted firmly in the Northbrook community, Maura and her family have called the village home for nearly two decades. She is the mom /step-mom to four children and Nana to two grandkids. Her personal and professional experiences drive her passion for maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and resource-rich library system that serves residents of all generations.
With her background in architecture, passion for education, and proven record on the library board, Maura Crisham is eager to continue serving Northbrook and supporting the library's vibrant future.
Stacy Oliver
Stacy Oliver and her husband, Dan Sikorski, have lived in Northbrook since 2018. They relocated to Illinois from Indiana in 2011 and chose Northbrook when purchasing a home because they loved the strong sense of community and opportunities for connection.
Stacy received her bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s degree in education from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Stacy works for the Division of Enrollment Management at Ohio University. Prior to returning to her alma mater in 2020, Stacy worked in roles at several colleges and universities supporting student success and campus life. She joined the Northbrook Public Library Board of Trustees in November 2021 and is currently in her third year as president of the board. Stacy also serves as the chair of the ad hoc Village of Northbrook 125th anniversary commission and as a board member for Northbrook Civic.
Stacy believes that the Northbrook Public Library is a cornerstone of the community in its service to residents through programs, events and resources. As the library embarks on a major renovation, she is looking forward to providing stewardship during this once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the library’s physical space to fit the needs of an intergenerational community – today and in the future.
Janet Spector Bishop
A Northbrook resident since 2000, Janet and her husband John raised their two children here, all enthusiastic library patrons from the start. She was elected for her first term as Library Trustee in 2023, and has served as Board Vice President since 2024. Recently retired after serving for 11 years as Director of Communications for East Maine School District 63 in the Niles/Glenview area, Janet’s 40-year career in nonprofit and public sector communications, public relations, and fundraising included stints as the Village of Glenview’s first Communications Director and Senior Marketing Manager for Oakton College - as well as Communications Director for the Illinois Chapter of Breakthrough T1D (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).
Janet has served on the Village’s Community Commission since its inception, and is active with the League of Women Voters’ Glenview-Glencoe Chapter. Past local involvement includes Northfield Township’s Human Services Commission and its Decennial Committee on Local Government Efficiency. While her children attended Glenbrook North, she was Communications Chair for the Parents’ Association and Grad Night Committee Publicity Chair.
Janet holds an M.A. in public affairs from the University of Minnesota and an M.A. in English literature from Northwestern University. She earned her B.A. in English literature from Washington University in St. Louis.