VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION STAFF
Jenny Marsh (she/her), Executive Director
Jenny has been a fundraising professional since 2008, working as a major gifts fundraiser in the Faculties of Medicine and Science at UBC prior to joining the VPL Foundation in 2013. She is passionate about connecting people to causes they care about and contributing to a thriving social-impact sector. In the role of Executive Director, Jenny leads a team of six to raise funds for VPL collections, programs, services and spaces through major and community giving programs.
Outside of her role at VPLF, Jenny currently serves as Chair of the board of the Vancouver Farmers Market Society. She loves collaborating and brainstorming with fundraising colleagues across many sectors and particularly at public libraries, which support, sustain and enrich arts & culture, social service, and education in the communities they serve.
Ann Byczko, CFRE (she/her), Director, Philanthropy
Ann is a dedicated, creative, and resourceful fundraising professional with a passion for learning and collaborating. Through her roles at Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) and Arts Umbrella, she has more than fifteen years of experience working with major, individual, grant and corporate giving and in securing significant government contributions. Ann has also served as the Board Chair of Turning Point Ensemble. She takes pride in connecting donors to organizations through nurturing relationships that are established with care, kindness, transparency, and consistency.
Ann is honoured to work at the VPLF, raising funds to help build an informed, engaged, and connected city – a place where everyone feels valued and included.
Casey Dela Cruz (he/him), Individual Giving Officer
Casey works with the mid-level and monthly giving programs at the VPL Foundation. Before joining the Foundation team, he worked with local nonprofit groups in special events and marketing. As a frequent library user himself, Casey has a love and appreciation for libraries that only grew during his time as an employee of the public library system in his hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan.
Liya Liu (she/her), CPA, CA, MBA, CPA (State of Maine), Manager, Finance and Administration
With extensive experience in accounting and finance through roles at Ernst & Young, GE Healthcare, and McKesson, Liya brings a wealth of expertise to the Vancouver Public Library Foundation. As Manager, Finance & Administration, she oversees financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring the Foundation operates efficiently and adheres to the highest standards of governance. Her strong background in process improvement and strategic planning enhances operational effectiveness and supports the Foundation’s mission of providing free resources that inspire learning and growth.
A passionate advocate for the transformative power of libraries, Liya believes that reading not only enriches minds but also unlocks opportunities. She loves visiting the library with her husband and daughter to explore new books and hopes to inspire others to embrace library resources for lifelong learning. This personal connection fuels her dedication to the Foundation’s vision of building an informed, engaged, and connected city.
Beyond her professional expertise, Liya values collaboration and community-building. She believes that small, consistent efforts can create meaningful change and is inspired by the collective impact of libraries and their supporters in fostering education and accessibility for all.
Stephanie Yu (she/her), Community Giving Officer
Stephanie comes from a long line of work in non-profit organizations and social justice activism. She holds an MA in Humanities, where she specialized in social theory and continental philosophy. Her insatiable curiosity and enthusiasm to learn has inspired a life-long dedication to exploring new ideas. Not only has the Vancouver Public Library played a pivotal role in her intellectual pursuits, but it has also served as an invaluable source of warmth and community.
Stephanie was previously on the board of Room magazine, Canada’s oldest feminist literary journal. She is dedicated to supporting and uplifting marginalized voices in literature and fostering safe, inclusive, accessible spaces for all.
In her position as Community Giving Officer, Stephanie builds a profile and base of community donors through online marketing, events, direct response, and data analysis. She is excited to integrate her passions into her role and to contribute to all that the library has to offer.