“Legacy Is a Verb” Authors of Trinity of Leadership to Speak at Crowell Public Library

“Legacy Is a Verb”
Authors of Trinity of Leadership to Speak at Crowell Public Library in San Marino

Book Talk and Community Event Supports the "Joyful Living, Happy Life" Program - with a Portion of Book Sales Benefiting the Crowell Public Library in San Marino

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SAN MARINO, CA — The Crowell Public Library invites the community to an inspiring afternoon with the authors of Trinity of Leadership: Learners, Thinkers, Tinkerers, a deeply personal and collaborative work exploring leadership, reinvention, mentorship, and lifelong growth. The free public program, titled “Legacy Is a Verb,” is part of the library’s Joyful Living, Happy Life Program and is specially designed for adults.

The featured book talk will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12:30 PM at the Crowell Public Library in San Marino. A light refreshment will be served and door prizes. A portion of all book sales from the event will benefit the library and support its continued commitment to lifelong learning and community enrichment.

EVENT DETAILS

Friday, May 29, 2026 • 12:30 PM
Crowell Public Library
Joyful Living, Happy Life Program
Free and Open to the Public

ABOUT THE BOOK TALK

“Legacy Is a Verb” reframes one of life’s most enduring questions: What will I leave behind? Drawing from the belief that leadership is a journey rather than a destination, the authors explore how legacy is built through everyday actions — courageous conversations, mentorship, compassion, and the willingness to guide and uplift others.

For mature adults rich in wisdom and lived experience, the message is especially meaningful and timely, encouraging participants to recognize that legacy is not simply remembered - it is actively lived.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Trinity of Leadership: Learners, Thinkers, Tinkerers is co-authored by Trisha Beck and Denise Nelson Nash, with contributions from four additional authors. The book emerged from a shared journey through New York University’s EdD Leadership and Innovation program, where the authors formed a collaborative bond rooted in learning, innovation, and reflective leadership.

The co-authors self-published the book while learning the publishing process together — becoming living examples of the principles they explore throughout the work. Through personal stories and candid reflections, the book examines what it means to lead with empathy, trust, authenticity, and resilience.

For Denise Nelson Nash, the event carries special meaning. A longtime resident of San Marino, Nash shared that returning to speak at the library “feels like coming home,” reflecting her deep connection to the community and its enduring commitment to education, culture, and civic engagement.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Trisha Beck, EdD, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience, combining clinical expertise with innovative organizational transformation. A graduate of Northeastern University and New York University, Dr. Beck has dedicated her career to centering human stories within healthcare leadership and organizational change.

Denise Nelson Nash, EdD, MFA, RYT-200, is a longtime Southern California community leader whose career spans performing arts, city administration, academia, and executive leadership. She currently serves as Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Scripps College and has previously held leadership roles at California Institute of Technology and the City of Pasadena. She holds degrees from Scripps College, the University of Michigan, and New York University, and proudly describes herself as a “professional Tinkerer” who embraces reinvention and lifelong curiosity.

COMMUNITY GIVING

In the spirit of giving back to the communities that shaped their work, a portion of all event book sales will be donated to the Crowell Public Library. The authors’ support of local learning and literacy reflects the same values of mentorship, service, and legacy that anchor their presentation.

MEDIA CONTACT

Akers Follett Press
akersfollettpress.com
akersfollettpress@gmail.com