Who We Are
Message from the PresidentThe Foundation has embarked on its most ambitious campaign ever, one that has a very clear and specific mission: to raise $5 million in support of the San José Public Library System's major Branch Library Project. Our goal is to turn 14 rebuilt and expanded facilities and 6 new buildings into wonderfully attractive and well-equipped resources for the residents of the neighborhoods in which they are located. We are creating amazing libraries for the new millenium!
Welcome to our website, which will keep you informed of our progress. We consider you our partners in this endeavor, and hope you will become actively involved — as philanthropic supporters yourselves and as community advocates to others. If we may assist you in any way to accomplish these goals, please let us know.
Our success will benefit everyone in the San José community. Looking forward to working with you!
Janice W. Fox
President of the Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Board Members 2005-2006 (from left): Theresa Bumb, Sean Morley, Leslie Parks, Jack Allen, Joyce Milligan, Jane Light, Sarah Janigian, Tom Atkinson, Jan Fox, Georgiana Flaherty. (Not pictured: Patricia Wolfe, Steve Zizzo.)
Janice Fox
President
Attorney
Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc.
Leslie Sayoko Parks
Vice President
Economic Development Consultant
Jack Allen
Treasurer
Certified Public Accountant
Joyce Milligan
Secretary
Co-Owner,
Milligan News
Tom Atkinson
Community Volunteer
Theresa Bumb
Community Volunteer
Georgiana Flaherty
Community Volunteer
Mary Ann Hayward
Community Volunteer
Sarah Janigian
Asstant Director of Development
Archbishop Mitty High School
Mary Ann Hayward
Community Volunteer
Patricia Wolfe
Hospice Director
Pathways Home Health, Hospice & Continuous Care
Caroline Martin
Library Commission Liaison
Ex Officio Member
Jane Light
City Librarian
Ex Officio Member
Mary M. McLane
Executive Director
Staff
Mary McLane, Executive Director, brings significant professional experience in nonprofit administration to the Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation in August 2005, she served as the Executive Director of the Santa Clara County Division of the American Heart Association. Previous management positions include Santa Clara County Office of Education, Santa Clara University, KTEH/Channel 54 Public Television, and the Willow Glen Business and Professional Association. A native of San Jose, she grew up in Willow Glen.