Staff

Joe Sikowitz stands with trekking poles and a backpack on grass in front of tall cloud covered mountains

Joe Sikowitz, Executive Director

I joined FLO in October 2018 as the Collaborative Services Librarian, helping to coordinate services across FLO’s many libraries. After that, I became the Systems and Support Manager, where I helped to maintain FLO’s technological infrastructure. Today, I work as FLO’s Executive Director, managing the day-to-day operations of the organization as well as working with the Board of Directors to set strategic priorities. In my free time, I like to hike, read history, and eat good food.

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Eliana Lima, Projects Coordinator Librarian

I joined FLO in 2018 as a Library Services Assistant and then transitioned to full time staff in May 2020. I’m a graduate of the school of Library & Information Sciences at Simmons University with a concentration in technology. When I’m not working, I love to study Japanese, bake, and watch movies.

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Jenn Ronca, Support Services Librarian

I joined FLO in September 2021 as a Library Services Assistant. In January 2022, I graduated from Simmons University School of Library and Information Science in the Information Science and Technology Concentration and joined FLO full time in my current position. My hobbies include reading, hiking, skiing, photography, cooking, and knitting.

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Walter Stine, Finance Manager

I started at FLO as a volunteer in 2005 and became Executive Director in 2006. I’ve served as Finance Manager in the past few years to assist with accounting and the annual audit. Outside of FLO, I enjoy hiking, listening to music, reading, and writing. In 2025, I attended my 55th high school reunion in Los Angeles and got to visit the house I grew up in (pictured here).

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Alexis Dhembe, Systems Librarian

I joined FLO in 2022. Prior to joining FLO, I worked at Lesley University and Harvard University. In my free time, I like sewing, knitting, and dogs (especially mine).

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Raina Lenfest, User Services Librarian

I joined FLO in 2022 as a Library Services Assistant. In January 2024, I graduated from the Simmons University School of Library and Information Science and joined FLO full time in my current position. I’ve also worked in public libraries and historical societies and archives. In my free time, I enjoy running, reading, cooking, and doting on my cat. 

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Sydney Villegas, Library Services Assistant

I joined FLO in September 2024 as a Library Services Assistant. I am currently attending Simmons University for my Master’s in Library and Information Science with a concentration in Libraries and Librarianship. Prior to joining FLO, I have had internships with the Boston Public Library and the Library of Congress. In my free time, I like visiting museums, reading, baking, playing video games, and going to concerts!