Ellen Coplan Holderman

Ellen Coplan Holderman manages the PJ Library Bay Area program. With a career dedicated to impactful work at organizations like Common Sense Media (Sensical), KQED and BimBam, she has led initiatives that support children, families and educators across diverse fields, from child development and Jewish nonprofits to film and digital media. Ellen holds a Master's in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor's in Feminist Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Outside of work, she loves spending time in nature, practicing yoga, rock climbing and indulging in a bit too much matcha. She lives in the East Bay with her husband, 3-year-old daughter and their fluffy cat.