Angela Brade
Angela Brade, is HCLS’ Chief Operating Officer for Howard County Library System. She provides senior management oversight of all HCLS’ Information Technology and Data Services, Capital Projects, Support Services, Materials Acquisition and Management, and Special Initiatives. Since 2012, Brade has managed HiTech, HCLS’ STEM education initiative that includes topics such as computer programming, 3D animation, nanotechnology, music/video production, game apps, cybersecurity, green energy, and robotics. She brings more than 25 years of experience in program/project management, business operations, technology integration, contracts, and risk management. Brade has consulted for NASA ,U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other organizations. She holds an MS in Information Systems Management and an MBA from the University of Maryland. She is a certified Program Management Professional (PMP). She is passionate about education and the future of STEM education in libraries.
